Accounting Coordinator

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THE ROLE

The Accounting Coordinator, Billing provides administrative support to WittKieffer’s Accounting department. The incumbent will be a proactive team player with the ability to work independently. Keen attention to detail, accuracy and following established departmental processes are critical to success in the role. The ability to meet deadlines is essential. The Accounting Coordinator, Billing supports global accounts receivable activities including collections, as well as some functions within the accounts payable area.

Work will be conducted in a hybrid environment, averaging two workdays per week in the office. This position offers a base salary of $60,000 to $70,000, plus a target bonus of 5% of base salary. Salary within our ranges is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. WittKieffer offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurances, and generous paid time off.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate, review, and distribute client invoices including expense documentation.

• Handle client inquiries regarding invoices and statements of account.

• Communicate directly with clients as part of collection efforts.

• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Input data pertaining to search projects, with primary emphasis on opening and closing engagements, and scheduling billing dates.

• Work with consulting and administrative support staff to obtain the necessary signed fee letters and/or proposals.

• Assist with ensuring all billable expenses are billed to clients.

• Support the Accounting team during monthly and annual closes to ensure proper billing cutoffs and assist where needed.

• Document and maintain updated procedures.

• Special projects, as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or HS diploma with experience.

• Three to five years of accounts receivable/billing experience or accounting related experience required.

• Prior experience in Workday preferred.

• Experience with billing and collections in foreign currencies a plus.

• Strong user of Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet searches, and database systems.

Critical Competencies:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Detail orientation and commitment to accuracy.

• Experience prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced work environment; demonstrates good time management skills.

• Flexibility to work beyond the standard 37.5 hour work week, as needed.

• Customer focused with concern for and dedication to satisfying external clients and/or internal customers; seeks to understand needs and adjusts work products and/or work style accordingly.

• Models the firm's values even in times of stress; supports and reinforces the values in interactions with others; supports firm processes and policies.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule, on average two workdays per week will be conducted in an office environment.

Witt/Kieffer Inc. ("Witt/Kieffer") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. WittKieffer will recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identify, disability or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. WittKieffer will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation, as required by law, for qualified individuals with known disabilities or religious practices unless doing so would result in an undue hardship on the operation of our business.