Billing Specialist (Chicago)

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a Billing Specialist to support the Accounting Department. The successful candidate will manage client pre-bills, ensure accuracy of final bills, and assist with billing inquiries. An Associate's degree in accounting or business along with at least one year of relevant experience is required. This role offers a competitive salary within a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year general accounting or legal billing experience required.
• Experience with electronic billing preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Generates and edits client pre-bills.
• Ensures the accuracy and timely distribution of final bills.
• Responds to attorney requests regarding specific bills.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Specialized accounting/billing software

Job description

Taft is seeking a Billing Specialist to support our team in Taft's Chicago office.

We are seeking a Billing Specialist with at least one years' experience to join our Accounting Department in our Chicago office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates and edits client pre-bills (BIM's).


• Ensures the accuracy and timely distribution of final bills.


• Processes write-offs/write-downs and obtains proper approval when required.


• Maintains the integrity of the billing system information.


• Responds to individual attorney requests and questions regarding specific bills and the billing process.


• Adheres to established billing cycle/cut-off dates.


• Ensures compliance with Taft's billing policies and procedures.


• Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time restraints.


• Responds to requests requiring analysis of client billing histories and other basic financial analysis.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in accounting or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year general accounting or legal billing experience required.


• Experience working with specialized accounting/billing software strongly preferred


• Legal billing experience, including electronic billing, preferred.


• Strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.


• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet applications including Excel.


• Strong numeric aptitude and attention to detail.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $32.97/hr. - $41.21/hr. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Candidates interested should apply here.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.