Billing Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Analyst to join a legal organization in Detroit, Michigan on a contract basis with potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, building reports, and using Excel to uncover insights that support billing and accounting operations. The position will focus on reviewing reporting, analyzing billing-related information, and helping the team maintain accurate financial records during a short-term project expected to run 6-8 weeks.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze billing and accounting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Prepare, review, and extract financial and operational reports to support day-to-day business decisions.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to organize large data sets and present findings clearly.
• Support billing activities by validating charges, reconciling information, and assisting with account-level analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather required reporting details and resolve data-related questions.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and payroll-related analysis when needed.
• Work within financial systems, including Costpoint or similar platforms, to retrieve and interpret key information.• Demonstrated experience in billing, financial analysis, or accounting support roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data accurately and efficiently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data manipulation, and spreadsheet analysis.
• Comfort working with financial systems and technology tools in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience reviewing accounting reports and translating findings into actionable information.
• Legal billing experience is preferred.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, payroll, or FP& A activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with Costpoint is beneficial.