Job description
FGS Global is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Billing Associate to join the firm’s North America Finance team. As a Billing Associate, the person will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing utilizing the firms accounting platform, NetSuite. In this role, collaboration with project teams, clients, and finance departments will be expected to streamline billing procedures and to maintain compliance with project contracts. This role will be based in our New York City office and follows a hybrid working schedule (3 days expected in-person).
Responsibilities
Billing Process Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end billing process for NetSuite projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project timelines
- Generate and review invoices, ensuring completeness and compliance with project contracts.
Collaboration with Project Teams:
- Work closely with project managers and teams to understand project scope, milestones, and deliverables
- Align billing activities with project progress and milestones to facilitate accurate invoicing.
- Building strong relationships to perform timely updates and obtain partners approvals.
Client Communication:
- Interact with clients to address billing inquiries, provide billing information, and ensure client satisfaction with the billing process.
- Follow up on overdue bills if necessary.
Contract Compliance:
- Ensure that billing activities align with contractual agreements and terms for NetSuite projects.
- Collaborate with legal and project teams to resolve any discrepancies in billing terms.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate documentation of billing activities and client interactions.
- Generate regular reports on billing status, outstanding invoices, and other relevant metrics.
NetSuite System Utilization:
- Utilize NetSuite software to manage billing processes efficiently.
- Stay updated on NetSuite features and updates that may impact billing procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of project contracts and billing terms.
- Prior experience in billing, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable is preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and follow through in project completion.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is a must.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
About FGS Global
FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1400 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.
New York Salary Range
$65,000—$75,000 USD
New York City Salary Range
$65,000—$75,000 USD
