Billing Analyst

Mayer Brown; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Billing Analyst to join their Financial Operations group. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will manage the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing exceptional service to partners and clients. With a robust training program and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative setting. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Back-up Childcare

Eldercare Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years billing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly billing cycle and ensure timely invoicing.
• Respond to requests from attorneys and clients regarding billing.

Skills

Business Acumen

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Our firm and our department

Are you a high-achiever seeking to further your career in a dynamic environment?

Are you eager to learn new business skills and deliver important work in a stable organization?

If so, consider applying for a Billing Analyst role at Mayer Brown LLP!

Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers around the world. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals have the opportunity and support to grow and realize their full potential. The department offers a robust training program to position you for optimal success in the role and your career!

We work in a hybrid model and are seeking a brilliant "A" player to join our Financial Operations group in this critical role.

Responsibilities

Role Overview

As a member of the U.S. Financial Operations function that issues over $1 billion in client invoices annually, the Billing Analyst supports a portfolio of partners through their monthly invoicing cycle. In addition to ensuring client invoices are issued accurately and timely, this position works closely with partners and clients to deliver superior service, solve problems, provide critical information and drive process improvements.

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly billing cycle by distributing prebills, resolving revisions on a timely basis and finalizing accurate invoices, ensuring thorough knowledge of client terms, discount arrangement and attorney and client preferences.
• Complete delivery of client invoices: direct mailing, emailing invoices with necessary attachments or electronic submission.
• Respond to information requests from attorneys, clients and administrative staff related to book of business and billing reconciliations.
• Utilize firm standard reporting tools to respond to requests from internal and external clients.
• Maintain documentation on client related procedures and deadlines, as well as billing attorney preferences.
• Ensure compliance with firm/department procedures and client outside counsel guidelines
• Assist department and firm leadership in ad-hoc requests and projects, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are bought to completion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of business acumen and professionalism when working with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and operate in a time sensitive environment.
• Understand the importance of time management, the ability to prioritize one’s workload and the significance of being accurate and detail oriented.
• Have superior customer service skills and demonstrate ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Possess a high degree of confidence and professional maturity, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Self-directed with a strong work ethic; capable of working independently with limited supervision
• Ability to think outside the box and conceive creative solutions to problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred - an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
• Minimum of two years of previous billing experience or comparable experience, required
• Prior experience working in a professional services or law firm setting, preferred

The typical pay scale for this position is between $78,300 and $103,500, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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