Billing Coordinator I

Kutak Rock; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Kutak Rock seeks a Billing Coordinator I to join the firm’s Accounting and Finance Department in Omaha. This role is responsible for preparing client bills, coordinating billing processes and procedures, and interacting with all areas of the Department, as well as firm attorneys, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities include selecting pre-bills, transferring time and expenses, revising narratives, preparing final bills, and ensuring compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines.

Qualifications

• General understanding of accounting practices and principles.
• Knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures.
• 2–6 years of billing experience in a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select pre-bills and transfer time/expenses.
• Review and revise billing narratives.
• Prepare and submit bills; print/copy as needed.
• Maintain billing data and >comfort with imaging system.
• Assist with other duties as necessary.

Skills

Accounting basics

Billing processes

10-key data entry

Math aptitude

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

E-Billing software

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accounting-related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Third-Party E-Billing software

Job description

Kutak Rock seeks a Billing Coordinator I to join the firm’s Accounting and Finance Department in Omaha. This role is responsible for preparing client bills, coordinating billing processes and procedures, and interacting with all areas of the Department, as well as firm attorneys, staff, and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select pre-bills
• Transfer time and expenses as needed
• Review and revise billing narrative
• Review and analyze time and cost entries to ensure compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines
• Prepare draft and final bills
• Print, copy, and submit bills
• Provide backup documentation for client costs as needed
• Utilize imaging system to prepare and store billing documents
• Maintain billing requirements including addresses, contacts, rates, and costs
• Report billing information as needed
• Apply on-account and trust money
• Assist with other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• General understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of standard business processes related to billing
• 10-key adding machine skills
• Aptitude for math and figures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency with Third-Party E-Billing software
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for a team-oriented environment
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Flexibility to work overtime
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Either an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 2-6 years of billing experience in a professional services environment; experience in a law firm setting preferred
  

Position Information

Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range:$25.64 to $33.34 per hour, equivalent to $50,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Arrangement: Onsite for the first six months of employment. Hybrid 3:2, with Manager approval after six months

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.