Billing Lead

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Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new Billing Lead – Senior Accountant. 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

The Billing Lead – Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring invoicing is delivered to clients and collected timely.

YOU WILL:

• Oversee all billable transactions in Workday, ensuring timely and accurate billing while conducting regular audits of financial data.
• Lead and mentor the accounts receivable team, setting performance goals and conducting evaluations to enhance team performance and accountability.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with client teams to ensure adherence to billing processes and resolve any invoicing issues effectively.
• Review work-in-progress (WIP) monthly to ensure timely billing of fees and costs compared to revenue recognized.
• Serve as the business lead for billing processes, identifying and implementing improvements and automation tools to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Ensure all billing practices align with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards, including risk assessments of invoicing terms.
• Coordinate with accounting, finance, and contract teams to align billing operations with financial reporting.
• Monitor collections processes to ensure timely payments of invoices, actively managing overdue accounts and facilitating resolutions for invoice disputes.
• Ensure prompt responses to inquiries within 24 hours and collaborate with stakeholders regarding requests for discounts, write-offs, or invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, revenue recognition processes, and year-end audit requests to support accurate financial reporting.
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.

IDEALLY, WE’D LIKE:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or similar discipline
• Demonstrated attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to learn quickly
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, ability to express complex situations clearly
• Strong knowledge of invoicing and revenue recognition
• Proficient in MS Office
• Expert with Excel (x-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Workday experience, a plus

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) contribution, and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, Family Planning, Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN? 

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in South Africa without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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