Client Accounting Coordinator

NRI Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Staffing is seeking an experienced Client Accounting Coordinator for a prominent law firm in Washington, DC. This role focuses on managing the full monthly billing cycle, handling complex billing arrangements, and acting as the primary billing contact for attorneys and clients.

You will collaborate with legal teams and e-billing staff, ensure adherence to client guidelines, and mentor junior teammates while seeking process improvements. Hybrid schedule with office in DC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm billing experience.
• Experience with Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, or Aderant.
• At least 2 years of Elite 3E experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables).
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly billing cycle, including reviewing, editing, finalizing, and submitting client invoices.
• Handle complex billing arrangements, including multi-payor, fixed-fee, and split billing.
• Serve as a primary contact for client billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and efficiently.
• Partner with attorneys, legal assistants, accounting teams, and e-billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Research billing data and provide detailed analysis and reporting as needed.
• Maintain compliance with client billing guidelines and firm policies.
• Mentor junior team members and share billing best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and workflows.

Skills

Billing experience

Client-facing communication

Time management

Tools

Elite 3E

Elite Enterprise

Aderant

Excel

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days/week in office

Salary: $105,000–$110,00, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

NRI Staffing is seeking an experienced Client Accounting Coordinator for a prominent law firm in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for a billing professional with significant law firm experience who is comfortable managing complex billing portfolios, working directly with attorneys and clients, and supporting junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly billing cycle, including reviewing, editing, finalizing, and submitting client invoices.
• Handle complex billing arrangements, including multi-payor, fixed-fee, and split billing.
• Serve as a primary contact for client billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and efficiently.
• Partner with attorneys, legal assistants, accounting teams, and e-billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Research billing data and provide detailed analysis and reporting as needed.
• Maintain compliance with client billing guidelines and firm policies.
• Mentor junior team members and share billing best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm billing/accounting experience, including complex billing matters.
• 5+ years of experience with Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, or Aderant.
• Strong preference for candidates with at least 2 years of Elite 3E experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated job stability, ideally with at least 3 years in prior positions.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.