Billing Specialist, Accounting & Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Strategic Communications (SC) Finance team for a Billing Specialist. This role is part of the SC regional billing team, a team of circa 10, that forms part of the larger Finance team. The role is responsible for the billing requests from the Strategic Communications segment covering multiple EMEA countries. This a high volume, low value invoicing role with a mixture of complex project based, fixed-fee billing & disbursement billing. This particular role will include billing for Ireland & the UK.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Review client project setup to ensure accuracy for Billing: fees/rates, client address details, discounts, VAT implications
• Liaison with executive assistants & professional stakeholders to prioritise and manage your invoicing workload
• Manage invoice priority based on WIP value, WIP aging, contractual requirements
• Preparation and issuance of monthly WIP reports to client facing teams
• Finalisation of client invoices in FTI Billing system (Unit 4) upon project manager approval
• WIP adjustments, write offs, discounts, narrative amendments, progress billing and credit notes where required
• Review and finalisation of invoices at the direction of client facing teams
• E-Billing - Onboarding and Upload Bills to the clients E-Billing Platforms (where required)
• Upload invoices on to client portals for approval and payment
• Adherence to FTI SOX internal controls invoice finalisation

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Attention to detail
• A willingness to learn & develop
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong organisational & time management skills
• Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Sold decision making and problem-solving skills
• Delivery oriented with a client service mindset
• Ability to work in a high demand, high growth environment
• Team player
• Irregular hours may be required based on client facing team' invoice requirements, and/or client requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Professional approach to reminding internal clients to invoice WIP balances
• Relevant billing experience ideally within a professional services environment
• Basic knowledge of European VAT rules in a B2B environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience of Unit 4

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.