Esquire Recruiting, LLC
Senior Billing Specialist
Esquire Recruiting, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Billing Specialist – Hybrid | AMLAW 50 Global Law Firm | Chicago IL
Our prestigious and globally awarded AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced Senior Billing Specialist to sit in their Chicago HQ office. The Senior Billing Specialist will assist attorneys in the preparation of bills to clients and perform follow-up action on past due client accounts. Provides administrative and accounting support to Attorneys and Accounting Department Staff. Answers billing questions and research billing related issues, prepares and distributes billing proformas, invoices and billing related reports. Manages client accounts according to the billing agreements and performs necessary maintenance. Manages past due accounts and performs necessarily follow up action. Acts as billing advisor to attorneys and insures that all transactions are recorded according to accounting standards. 3E experience is a must.
The client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefit package.Send resume to Cheryl Richards:
cheryl@esquire-recruiting.comDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform daily activities of the billing function in support of Partners and Clients. This includes but is not limited to Proforma generation and edits, creating timecard summaries, updating matter and Timekeeper rates, and running client reports at the request of the Partners and Attorneys.Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and acceptance of invoices monthly. Show tenacity and drive in following up with Billing Partners and others to resolve client billing issues and ensure invoices are approved and billed.Understand and ensure correct implementation of client Outside Counsel Guidelines and client fee arrangement.Ensure electronic invoices (EDI) are processed accurately and efficiently.Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrates professional and highly developed communication skills. Ability to deal professionally and courteously with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the Firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters. Provide excellent client service to our attorneys, clients, and other Firm personnel.Collaborates effectively with others within the billing team, finance team and other firm groups and departments.Assist local or corporate billing management with special assignments/projects (such as testing, pilot programs, policy discussions, process improvements, etc.).Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff. Effectively utilizes billing assistants to create efficiencies within the billing department.Successfully manages the billing operations of the Firm’s largest and most complex client relationships, involving very intricate billing arrangements, acts in an advisory capacity to their attorneys on billing matters.Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (green sheets, UDF updates, electronic submissions/appeals, and unallocated balances).Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSA minimum of five years of experience as a billing specialist in a law firmHighly skilled biller with thorough knowledge of 3E and E-billing systemsDemonstrated ability to manage the largest and most complex billing arrangements and ensure the highest quality and customer service.Aptitude for establishing operational efficiencies and creating best practices.Deep knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special project assignments.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
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Our prestigious and globally awarded AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced Senior Billing Specialist to sit in their Chicago HQ office. The Senior Billing Specialist will assist attorneys in the preparation of bills to clients and perform follow-up action on past due client accounts. Provides administrative and accounting support to Attorneys and Accounting Department Staff. Answers billing questions and research billing related issues, prepares and distributes billing proformas, invoices and billing related reports. Manages client accounts according to the billing agreements and performs necessary maintenance. Manages past due accounts and performs necessarily follow up action. Acts as billing advisor to attorneys and insures that all transactions are recorded according to accounting standards. 3E experience is a must.
The client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefit package.Send resume to Cheryl Richards:
cheryl@esquire-recruiting.comDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform daily activities of the billing function in support of Partners and Clients. This includes but is not limited to Proforma generation and edits, creating timecard summaries, updating matter and Timekeeper rates, and running client reports at the request of the Partners and Attorneys.Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and acceptance of invoices monthly. Show tenacity and drive in following up with Billing Partners and others to resolve client billing issues and ensure invoices are approved and billed.Understand and ensure correct implementation of client Outside Counsel Guidelines and client fee arrangement.Ensure electronic invoices (EDI) are processed accurately and efficiently.Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrates professional and highly developed communication skills. Ability to deal professionally and courteously with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the Firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters. Provide excellent client service to our attorneys, clients, and other Firm personnel.Collaborates effectively with others within the billing team, finance team and other firm groups and departments.Assist local or corporate billing management with special assignments/projects (such as testing, pilot programs, policy discussions, process improvements, etc.).Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff. Effectively utilizes billing assistants to create efficiencies within the billing department.Successfully manages the billing operations of the Firm’s largest and most complex client relationships, involving very intricate billing arrangements, acts in an advisory capacity to their attorneys on billing matters.Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (green sheets, UDF updates, electronic submissions/appeals, and unallocated balances).Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTSA minimum of five years of experience as a billing specialist in a law firmHighly skilled biller with thorough knowledge of 3E and E-billing systemsDemonstrated ability to manage the largest and most complex billing arrangements and ensure the highest quality and customer service.Aptitude for establishing operational efficiencies and creating best practices.Deep knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special project assignments.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
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