Associate, Bankruptcy Retention & Billing

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Bankruptcy Retention and Billing to join our Finance and Accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Review all time and expense details for bankruptcy engagements, reconciling data against source systems and creating detailed workbooks for court filings; prepare monthly, interim, and final fee applications for clients in Chapter 11 bankruptcy Communicate with engagement teams on all procedural aspects of the fee application process, including timelines, data requirements, and billing guidelines; communicate with Debtor(‘s/s') counsel regarding district specific bankruptcy fee application requirements and the filing of monthly, interim and final fee applications Establish new bankruptcy projects by gathering and analyzing required documentation, performing conflict checks and setting up objectivity flags in Sentinel, confirming professional billing rates and titles and the set-up of BOT rate cards to support firm automation efforts Monitor bankruptcy dockets and news sources for key events (for example, asset sales, liquidation) and communicate critical updates to engagement partners Support compiling data and supporting documentation for inquiries from Fee Examiners or the Office of General Counsel (OGC);

use AI-powered search tools to assist in researching bankruptcy case information and identifying key stakeholders

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum one year of recent experience in a paralegal, risk management, accounting, or project support role; experience in a professional services firm is preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; or minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required with minimum three years of paralegal, risk management, accounting or project support role Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using tools such as Excel and Word; experience with low-code/no-code automation tools is also desirable

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, organizational and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork. Ability to build productive relationships with peers

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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