Simpsonthacher
Senior Billing Coordinator
Simpsonthacher, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Under minimal direct supervision, the Senior Billing Coordinator is responsible for compiling, managing and executing attorney billing.
Responsibilities
Interface with attorneys, secretaries, clients and staff regarding billing mattersCompile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills to clients on a monthly basisReview and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requestsApply retainer/on-account funds as directed by attorney and as per Firm policyProcess write-offs according to Firm guidelines and policyExecute complex bills, such as multiple discounts by matter, split party billing, and preparation of electronic bills, in a timely mannerSubmit invoices electronically, assisting with bill resolution as requiredReview billing supporting documentation for accuracyResearch and verify descriptions, amounts, rates, client/matter data and client billing requirements and make appropriate correctionsCreate billing schedules and various billing analyses as requiredEffectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients providing accurate information and timely responses to inquiry and completion of assignmentsDistribute monthly partner reportsRegularly review and update comments for reports distributed to the Finance Committee and PartnersAttend Partner meetings and weekly management meetings to review unbilled matter comments, matter on-accounts, and e-billing issuesWork cooperatively with Collections staff and assist with accounts receivable issues to minimize credit balancesMentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directedAssist with special projects as neededPerform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writingAbility to use an accounting calculatorProficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in ExcelHigh level of proficiency with 3EAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionStrong attention to detailExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsCan organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environmentFlexibility to adapt to all work situations and work varied hours
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with E-billing Hub and Multi currency preferred
Required Experience
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of billing experience in a large law firm required
Preferred Experience
5 plus years of billing experience preferred
Required Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferred, or, equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Accounting preferred
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Responsibilities
Interface with attorneys, secretaries, clients and staff regarding billing mattersCompile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills to clients on a monthly basisReview and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requestsApply retainer/on-account funds as directed by attorney and as per Firm policyProcess write-offs according to Firm guidelines and policyExecute complex bills, such as multiple discounts by matter, split party billing, and preparation of electronic bills, in a timely mannerSubmit invoices electronically, assisting with bill resolution as requiredReview billing supporting documentation for accuracyResearch and verify descriptions, amounts, rates, client/matter data and client billing requirements and make appropriate correctionsCreate billing schedules and various billing analyses as requiredEffectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients providing accurate information and timely responses to inquiry and completion of assignmentsDistribute monthly partner reportsRegularly review and update comments for reports distributed to the Finance Committee and PartnersAttend Partner meetings and weekly management meetings to review unbilled matter comments, matter on-accounts, and e-billing issuesWork cooperatively with Collections staff and assist with accounts receivable issues to minimize credit balancesMentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directedAssist with special projects as neededPerform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writingAbility to use an accounting calculatorProficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in ExcelHigh level of proficiency with 3EAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionStrong attention to detailExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsCan organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environmentFlexibility to adapt to all work situations and work varied hours
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with E-billing Hub and Multi currency preferred
Required Experience
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of billing experience in a large law firm required
Preferred Experience
5 plus years of billing experience preferred
Required Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferred, or, equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Accounting preferred
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