Senior Telecom Expense Analyst

TEOCO; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications consulting firm in Virginia seeks a detail-oriented Senior Telecom Analyst to support expense management operations. This role involves invoice auditing, data analysis, and client engagement, aimed at identifying cost savings and ensuring billing accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You will also research billing discrepancies, present audit findings, and support reporting initiatives within the company’s systems.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of telecom invoices to identify potential overbillings.
• Document identified overbillings and upload claims with clear explanations.
• Participate in client calls to present findings and respond to inquiries.
• Research and validate billing discrepancies using relevant documentation.
• Support reporting initiatives by monitoring reports and developing solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

KNIME

SAP BusinessObjects

Job description

Job Summary

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support telecom expense management (TEM) operations through invoice auditing, data analysis, and client engagement. This is a great opportunity to gain or build upon experience in consulting while expanding a foundation of knowledge in telco operations and learning software tools.

This role is responsible for identifying cost savings opportunities, ensuring billing accuracy, and supporting reporting and operational excellence initiatives.

The Senior Telecom Analyst will work under the direction of management to analyze client invoice data, identify vendor overbillings, supporting the claims reconciliation process, as well as review/approve key invoices.

The role involves contract and tariff analysis, and cross-referencing multiple data sources using a range of analytical tools; the team member will also support reporting initiatives to ensure KPIs are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of telecom invoices and related datasets to identify potential vendor overbillings and billing discrepancies.
• Document identified overbillings in structured spreadsheet formats and upload claims into TEOCO’s Claim Center application with clear explanations and supporting evidence.
• Participate in client calls and meetings to present audit findings, explain methodologies, and respond to inquiries.
• Apply audit methodologies such as pattern recognition, data filtering, and cross-referencing across multiple data sources to validate findings.
• Utilize tools including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, KNIME, and SAP BusinessObjects to analyze large datasets and support audit processes.
• Research and validate billing discrepancies using contracts, tariffs, provisioning systems, and other relevant documentation.
• Review and approve invoices within TEOCO’s Cost Management system (BillTrak), ensuring proper analysis, coding, and documentation standards are met.
• Support reporting initiatives by monitoring scheduled reports, developing new reporting solutions, and ensuring alignment with internal and client KPIs.
• Assist with client and vendor communications, including responding to inquiries and supporting issue resolution.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills

  Preferred Skills / Tools Knowledge

  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data cleansing, complex formulas)
  • Basic SQL knowledge