About the role
As a Legal Operations Billing Administrator, you will make an impact by supporting the financial operations of Cognizant's global legal function. You will be a valued member of the Legal Operations team and work closely with legal professionals, finance teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate billing administration, reporting, and month-end financial processes.
Key responsibilities
- Review and process legal invoices, resolving any discrepancies or payment-related issues.
- Manage the Legal Billing mailbox and respond to vendor and stakeholder queries.
- Support month-end activities, including accruals, reporting, and forecasting.
- Maintain vendor records, billing documentation, and process controls.
- Produce regular financial and operational reports and support continuous process improvement.
What you need to have
- 1–3 years of experience in billing, finance operations, accounts payable, or a similar role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience handling invoices, reconciliations, and vendor queries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- Experience with accruals, forecasting, or financial reporting.
- Knowledge of international billing processes.
- Experience with Power Query and/or Power BI.
- Experience working in a global corporate environment.
Work model
Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring attendance at a Cognizant office as needed.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
