Business Title:

Senior Associate, Bankruptcy Retention and Billing

Requisition Number:

102401 - 25

Function:

Business Support Services

Area of Interest:

State:

FL

City:

Orlando

Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Bankruptcy Retention and Billing to join our CFO organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead billing liaison for bankruptcy project(s) including initial set-up of bankruptcy process templates, educating engagement teams of bankruptcy related court time and expense detail requirements
• Compile, reconcile, and analyze bankruptcy time/expense detail and prepare detailed exhibits in Excel to submit to the Bankruptcy Court to request fees and expenses related to services provided by KPMG to Debtor(s)
• Communicate with partners and team leads regarding status and required approvals related to bankruptcy projects as well as Debtor’s Counsel regarding case status, filing of monthly and interim applications; proactively address and resolve issues related to billing matters
• Extrapolate data from engagement letters and/or statements of work across all services lines for inclusion in fee application documents; prepare various narratives, cover sheets and certifications required to be filed with KPMG applications; assist in preparing declarations and proposed orders related to Firm retention applications; perform conflict checks in Sentinel
• Coordinate various responsibilities of assigned staff, including assignments related to individual bankruptcy projects and training and support related to various bankruptcy related services
• Prepare bankruptcy documentation in various formats as requested by US Trustees and Fee Examiners; assist with collecting data that will be used to defend KPMG fees and expenses questioned by US Trustees and Fee Examiners; be accountable for confirming and communicating the filing of court related documents and related objection deadlines

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent accounting or financial services experience preferably within a professional services firm or similar environment; experience in bankruptcy support preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; knowledge of data retrieval and reporting systems, such as SYNC/Launchpad, DASC and Sentinel are preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written); be able to deal effectively with diverse client service teams and bankruptcy professionals outside the firm on all levels
• Must be extremely detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills; ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, and be flexible/adaptable with regard to bankruptcy related timelines and be able to extrapolate information apply on a go-forward basis
• Be proactive in day-to-day management of bankruptcy projects as well as in formulating strategic solutions to address engagement billing issues and ensuring court mandated deadlines are met

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https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=4020-9

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

GL:

5

GF:

15290