Description
- This position compiles and executes billings in accordance with established Firm policies and procedures.
- Perform a variety of other accounting and reporting duties, as needed, including monitoring and ensuring payment of invoices in a timely manner.
- Selects, prints, and distributes pre-bills in accordance with the monthly schedule.
- Finalizes and distributes final invoices in accordance with Firm and Client guidelines.
- Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required.
- Researches and responds to billing inquiries from internal and external clients in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintains client rates, addresses, invoices templates, and e-billing information.
- Prepares weekly bank deposits and reconciles payments in accounting software.
- Liaises with representatives of payment processor and accounting software to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Provides client accruals, status updates and budget.
- Creates and distributes monthly reports.
- Follows up on outstanding invoices.
- Collect all in-house consultations and process credit card payments.
- Assists with special projects as needed and provide support to Billing Supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or college level accounting classes preferred. Will consider applicants with Associate level degree with experience.
- Experience with billing in a law firm environment preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Adobe and billing/accounting software.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-based work environment.
- Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., fixed fee charges, multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills).
- Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, and clients.