Billing Supervisor

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

This position will report to the Client Accounting Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this position, the Supervisor will assume the following responsibilities:
• Monitor staff to ensure the timely completion of following
  • Maintain Weekly, Yearly and YTD budget trackers. Maintain trackers for overall accounts including amount billed, approved budgets, inter-company budget allocation & tracking, year to date fees and expenses for each account.
  • Monthly intercompany billing
  • Maintain clean work in progress for assigned clients, including creating monthly reporting.
  • Draft, edit and finalize invoices for client, working closing with Account Leads around the U.S.
  • Final invoice and close jobs by the required deadline.
  • Ensure that all billing packages, invoices and reconciliations are done timely.
• Train new hires and assist with new business transitions.
• Participate in various User Acceptance Testing when opportunities present themselves.
• Assist staff with monthly close related to client portfolio, project journals and other duties including SOX compliance with revenue recognition.
• Coordinate with AP department.
• Review the inventory of client billable charges and supporting documentation.
  work with the account handler to determine the month's billing.
• Ensure that invoices are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with the contract.
• Ensure up to date purchase orders are received for new projects for revised budgets.
• Assist staff with any issues they are unable to resolve
• Assist Project Managers/Client leaders on client queries and requests.
• Provide support to Client leaders on adhoc assignments.

Position Requirements:

• A BBA in Accounting, Finance or Business Management and significant experience gained in billings in the fields of public relations, law firms or other professional services and consulting businesses. In the absence of a college degree, additional years of experience will be considered for the right candidate.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication/client service skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment and work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent professional judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles/procedures confidentiality.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot Table etc.).

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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