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)