Client Accounting Coordinator

Hunton & Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm is seeking a Client Accounting Coordinator responsible for managing client billing processes and audits. The role requires three years of related experience, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. A team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills is needed to ensure accuracy and compliance in billing practices. This position offers a dynamic environment working within a reputable law firm, focusing on client service and adherence to firm policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in billing or related accounting activities.
• Familiarity with law firm billing practices and procedures preferred.
• Ability to generate a large volume of work and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client and matter data is appropriately set up and updated.
• Generate and distribute prebills to billing contacts.
• Audit final bills before sending to clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Word processing skills

Database skills

Spreadsheet software skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Accounting Coordinator

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Client Accounting Coordinator. The role is responsible for reviewing, processing and posting client bills to the accounting system, ensuring timely billing, performing audits for accuracy and coordinating accounts receivable while balancing client service needs with firm policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures client and matter data is set up correctly and updated on a timely basis in accordance with firm procedures and policies.
• Generates and distributes prebills to billing contacts on both a monthly and on-demand basis.
• Revises prebills and posts changes to the accounting system, then generates client bills.
• Tracks prebill activity.
• Audits final bills before sending to the client, ensuring all requests and instructions are consistent with firm policies, guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Posts final bills to the accounting system and stores all supporting documentation on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in billing or related accounting activities; familiarity with law firm billing practices and procedures preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and meet stringent deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong word processing, database, and spreadsheet software skills (Word, Access, Excel) required.
• Ability to generate a large volume of work and make sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions; exceptional attention to detail and high-quality written communication.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift, carry, reach, stoop, or bend at times for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5‑10 pounds.

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