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Billing & Collections Coordinator

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Chicago, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves preparing and reviewing invoices according to client and Billing Attorney requirements, including performing override calculations.
  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of accounting experience, including at least one year in law firm billing.
  • The role requires advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with billing systems such as Elite, ARCS, and e-billing.
  • The job offers a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with Billing Attorneys to manage unbilled fees, coordinate billing efforts, and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.
Prepares and reviews invoices in customized formats as required by client/Billing Attorney.

Based on client and Billing Attorney requirements, performs override calculations and changes.

Assists with identification and reconciliation of payments received.

Pro-actively monitors aging of client's unbilled fees and costs and A/R for assigned Billing Attorneys.

Works with Billing Attorneys to address aged unbilled fees and costs.

Coordinates billing and collection efforts with Billing Attorneys on behalf of the Accounting department.

Supports preparation of and reporting against client budgets.

Uses various department software programs (Elite) to maintain and/or prepare information for others.

Prepares various reports through billing system and is able to make modifications as requested.

Confers with clients regarding billing deadlines, billing /rate inquiries and concerns with billing statements.

Gathers monthly, quarterly and annual billing and rate information, prepares reports and statistical data when necessary.

Prepares and ensures billing/payment information is accurate for all write-offs.

Masters client billing guidelines and examines work for accuracy and conformity to client guidelines and firm policies and procedures.

As requested, may provide basic financial data and analysis; may prepare complex charts, graphs or reports.

Is assigned special projects and ad hoc projects and requests from Billing Attorneys and/or supervisor.
 
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, information technology or other quantitative field of study preferred; and minimum three years work experience within the accounting function of a service sector organization, including one year of law firm billing experience (2 or more years of experience preferred). Elite Legal Billing System expertise a significant plus; ARCS and e-billing experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have advanced Excel spreadsheet experience.



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