Billing & Client Accounting Coordinator (Hybrid, Boston)

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development

Well-being programs

Community impact

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Client Accounting Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Boston. You will provide client accounting analysis and billing support to partners, coordinating activity for assigned partners and practice areas to ensure compliance with service guidelines.

You will handle complex billing, review balance reports, maintain client terms knowledge, and respond to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and business services professionals while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of legal billing work experience with some account analysis functions.
• Ability to work independently while developing skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in interactions.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Firm software including Aderant, Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Handles complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Reviews outstanding balance reports and identifies trouble spots.
• Maintains knowledge/database of client terms, billing arrangements, and preferences.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and business services staff with guidance and support.
• Develops strong working relationships internally and externally.
• Prepares bills and backup for monthly reminders, A/R write-offs, retainer and on-account applications.
• Manages billing and collection activities for assigned partners.
• Supports Firm's billing and collection help line.
• Documents meetings with partners for follow-up actions.
• Continuously enhances knowledge of Client Accounting procedures.
• Maintains files for each partner/client and updates billing logs and response tracking.
• Exhibits clear interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Maintains regular on-site presence to meet with partners and team.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly and adheres to policies.

Skills

Independent work

Professionalism

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Deadline management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year legal billing experience

Tools

Aderant

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Client Accounting Coordinator for a hybrid role based in Boston. You will provide client accounting analysis and billing support to partners, coordinating activity for assigned partners and practice areas to ensure compliance with service guidelines.

You will handle complex billing, review balance reports, maintain client terms knowledge, and respond to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and business services professionals while building