Billing Coordinator (JN -082026-295011) Houston, Texas
Salary: USD0 - USD40 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K
A respected professional services organization is seeking a Billing Coordinator for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position plays a key role in supporting billing operations, client account management, collections, reporting, and revenue administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and enjoy partnering with both internal stakeholders and clients to ensure a seamless billing experience.This role can be in Houston, NYC, or DC.
This is a highly visible position offering regular interaction with attorneys, business professionals, and clients while providing exposure to the full client and revenue lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full billing cycle, including invoice preparation, review, edits, approvals, and distribution.
- Partner with attorneys and internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy and adherence to client billing requirements.
- Review billing data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues prior to invoice submission.
- Respond to billing and time entry inquiries while providing guidance on billing procedures and best practices.
- Communicate professionally with client accounts payable departments and designated client contacts regarding invoices, payment status, and billing questions.
- Assist with collections efforts by monitoring outstanding receivables and helping resolve aged balances.
- Review client and matter information to ensure billing arrangements, account details, and records are maintained accurately.
- Coordinate engagement documentation and client onboarding-related administrative processes.
- Obtain, organize, and maintain supporting documentation for billing and expense-related items while adhering to confidentiality requirements.
- Generate and distribute billing, collections, and financial reports for management and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is a plus.
- 2+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, client accounting, revenue operations, legal finance, or a related function.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience working with both internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact with individuals at all levels of an organization.
Preferred Experience
- Experience within a law firm, consulting firm, accounting firm, or other professional services environment.
- Familiarity with legal or professional services billing workflows.
- Experience with electronic billing (eBilling) platforms and invoice submission systems.
- Knowledge of alternative fee arrangements, flat-fee billing, or complex billing structures.
- Experience with financial management, accounting, or practice management software platforms.