Engagement Accounting Analyst (Contract)

AlixPartners • Detroit, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engagement Accounting Analyst is a full-time contract role on AlixPartners’ Corporate Services Accounting team in Southfield, Michigan. The role partners with client engagement teams and the finance function to support efficient working capital management, with a focus on work in progress, accounts receivable, accurate client invoicing, and timely cash collection. The position reports to the Engagement Accounting Manager and is expected to last approximately four to six months. Paid relocation and benefits are not available for this contract position.

The role works with engagement teams to monitor work in process, prepare and issue invoices according to client contract terms, and account for work in accordance with firm policies. It also supports the broader order-to-cash value stream, including contract review, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash application, and helps improve working capital processes and adopt new tools, including firm-approved AI capabilities.

The position follows AlixPartners’ hybrid model, with in-person work at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and remote work options on Monday and Friday. Core working hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with willingness to work outside normal U.S. business hours when business needs arise. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States; visa or immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Relevant accounting or finance experience is preferred, ideally at a consulting or professional services firm.
• Flexible and responsive work style, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines professionally.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, from both business and technical perspectives, and ability to present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong teamwork skills and a customer-service attitude.
• High attention to detail, proven organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and willingness and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Comfort leveraging firm-approved AI tools and technology to improve day-to-day efficiency, streamline tasks, and enhance productivity.
• Willingness to work outside normal U.S. business hours as business needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit or stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with, promote, and abide by AlixPartners’ Core Values as defined by its Code of Conduct, and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa or immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work in process on engagements and work with engagement teams to prepare and issue client invoices promptly in accordance with client contract invoicing terms.
• Stay informed about client contracts, including addendums and extensions, and their effects on invoicing and working capital management.
• Perform time and expense fee adjustments, write-offs, transfers, and application of advances and retainers in accordance with engagement team review and approval procedures.
• Communicate accounts receivable and work-in-process issues and concerns proactively to management and engagement teams to support accurate, timely invoicing and cash collection.
• Use judgment when responding to unique and urgent matters, including time-sensitive, nonstandard, or complex situations.
• Be a supportive team member, demonstrate positive people attributes, and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Communicate proactively with colleagues and help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the order-to-cash value stream, including client engagement and contract review, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash application.
• Assist with improvements to working capital management processes and adopt enhancements to tools and methods, including firm AI capabilities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as identified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed