Cobalt Recruitment
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$105,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Finance and Accounting Recruitment Consultant at Cobalt Recruitment
An expanding global law firm located in the Financial District is looking to hire a Senior Billing Specialist. Due to their rapid growth, they are looking to build out a new Billing team. As a Senior Billing Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple different partners in this role. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of legal billing experience while holding exceptional professionalism and communication skills. Responsibilities: Proactively communicate and meet regularly with key members of the Practice Group and partner with them to ensure the billing process is running smoothly. Establish effective & open lines of communication with clients’ financial team so that the firm’s invoices are processed expeditiously. Troubleshoot client invoice related issues and escalate as needed. Continually monitor WIP, aged A/R, and unapplied cash. Review inventory, including on-account invoices to ensure WIP is relieved in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with onboarding new team members. Provide training and guidance on accounting functions, firm policies, processes, and procedures. Evaluate workload and provide direction to team members regarding prioritization of competing tasks. Document and update Partner & client billing protocols as needed. Ensure matters are setup and maintained in accordance with client and Partner requirements. Necessary e-billing task and activity codes are incorporated in matter details, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) are setup where applicable, and setups are compliant with client’s billing requirements. Process complex billing accurately and efficiently in accordance with the client’s fee agreement and Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines. Perform revisions as per Partner instructions while keeping with firm policy. Prepare, transmit and ensure successful submission of e-bill(s) and work with the Ebilling team or client to resolve rejection issues. Communicate and effectively work with clients, vendors, attorneys and other administrative departments within the Firm to provide a solution-oriented customer service experience. Confirm compliance with the firm’s accounting and ensure integrity of the firm’s financial and operating information. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 5-7 years of billing experience within Professional Services. Coming from a law firm is a plus. Experience working with 3E, Aderant, or similar E-billing software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal Industries
Law Practice, Professional Services, and Financial Services
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$105,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Finance and Accounting Recruitment Consultant at Cobalt Recruitment
An expanding global law firm located in the Financial District is looking to hire a Senior Billing Specialist. Due to their rapid growth, they are looking to build out a new Billing team. As a Senior Billing Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple different partners in this role. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of legal billing experience while holding exceptional professionalism and communication skills. Responsibilities: Proactively communicate and meet regularly with key members of the Practice Group and partner with them to ensure the billing process is running smoothly. Establish effective & open lines of communication with clients’ financial team so that the firm’s invoices are processed expeditiously. Troubleshoot client invoice related issues and escalate as needed. Continually monitor WIP, aged A/R, and unapplied cash. Review inventory, including on-account invoices to ensure WIP is relieved in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with onboarding new team members. Provide training and guidance on accounting functions, firm policies, processes, and procedures. Evaluate workload and provide direction to team members regarding prioritization of competing tasks. Document and update Partner & client billing protocols as needed. Ensure matters are setup and maintained in accordance with client and Partner requirements. Necessary e-billing task and activity codes are incorporated in matter details, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) are setup where applicable, and setups are compliant with client’s billing requirements. Process complex billing accurately and efficiently in accordance with the client’s fee agreement and Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines. Perform revisions as per Partner instructions while keeping with firm policy. Prepare, transmit and ensure successful submission of e-bill(s) and work with the Ebilling team or client to resolve rejection issues. Communicate and effectively work with clients, vendors, attorneys and other administrative departments within the Firm to provide a solution-oriented customer service experience. Confirm compliance with the firm’s accounting and ensure integrity of the firm’s financial and operating information. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 5-7 years of billing experience within Professional Services. Coming from a law firm is a plus. Experience working with 3E, Aderant, or similar E-billing software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal Industries
Law Practice, Professional Services, and Financial Services
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