Billing Manager

Akerman LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Billing Manager to oversee the firm’s billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and compliance with client and firm guidelines. The role requires managing billing staff, collaborating with attorneys, and driving process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in legal billing, experience with Elite 3E or similar systems, and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a legal billing environment, preferably in a large law firm
• Experience with billing systems and e-billing platforms such as Elite 3E or similar
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, vendors, and clients
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily billing operations including invoice generation, review, and submission
• Supervise and coach billing staff to ensure quality and performance
• Collaborate with attorneys and practice groups to resolve billing issues and client requirements
• Ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines and firm policies
• Oversee electronic billing and resolve rejections in a timely manner
• Develop billing process improvements and generate management reports

Skills

Billing leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Elite 3E

Enterprise

eBilling Hub

Paperless Proforma

IntApp Time

Job description

Description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman LLP is seeking a Billing Manager to oversee and manage the firm’s billing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing processes while supporting attorneys, practice groups, and firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily billing operations, including invoice generation, review, and submission.
• Supervise, coach, and support billing staff to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and practice teams to resolve billing issues, adjustments, and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines, engagement letter terms, and firm policies.
• Oversee electronic billing (e-billing) processes and ensure timely submission and resolution of rejections.
• Monitor billing cycles, workflow, and deadlines to ensure timely invoicing.
• Partner with Client Accounts, Accounts Payable and Conflicts / New Business Intake support collections.
• Review and approve write-offs, billing adjustments, and exception requests, as authorized.
• Develop and implement billing process improvements and best practices.
• Prepare and analyze billing reports, metrics, and trends for management and leadership.
• Support system enhancements, testing, and training related to billing platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, attorney, and firm financial information.
• Perform additional billing or financial services duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform sustained computer-based work, including billing review, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with attorneys, staff, and leadership.
• Ability to analyze financial data and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to supervise and support staff performance and development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with financial and data security requirements.
• Ability to work on-site in the office as required by business and operational needs.
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis when approved, consistent with firm policy and business requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience in a legal billing environment; large law firm experience preferred
• Experience working with Elite 3E, Enterprise, eBilling Hub, Paperless Proforma, IntApp Time or similar software
• Demonstrated managerial/leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, vendors, and clients
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or 5+ years relevant work experience

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE

#LI-LS1

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.