Senior Billing Coordinator

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Billing Coordinator. This role involves interfacing with legal staff regarding billing matters, compiling and processing monthly bills, and mentoring new billing coordinators. Candidates should have 3-5 years of billing experience in a large law firm and strong proficiency in accounting software. This position offers a salary ranging from $95k to $115k, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of billing experience in a large law firm required.
• High level of proficiency with billing and accounting systems.
• Flexibility to adapt to various work situations and hours.

Responsibilities

• Interface with attorneys, secretaries, clients regarding billing matters.
• Compile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills monthly.
• Review and edit pre-bills in response to requests.

Skills

Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel

Strong attention to detail

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

3E

Job description

Overview

New York, NY (Midtown area) | United States

Job Views: 14

USD Negotiable

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Job Description

Senior Billing Coordinator from the Company Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, this latest Senior Billing Coordinator job vacancy is located in the city New York, NY (Midtown area) located in the country United States. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree. Job Vacancies in this Accounting field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Responsibilities

• Interface with attorneys, secretaries, clients and staff regarding billing matters
• Compile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills to clients on a monthly basis
• Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests
• Apply retainer/on-account funds as directed by attorney and as per Firm policy
• Process write-offs according to Firm guidelines and policy
• Execute complex bills, such as multiple discounts by matter, split party billing, and preparation of electronic bills, in a timely matter
• Submit invoices electronically, assisting with bill resolution as required
• Review billing supporting documentation for accuracy
• Research and verify descriptions, amounts, rates, client/matter data and client billing requirements and make appropriate corrections
• Create billing schedules and various billing analyses as required
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients providing accurate information and timely responses to inquiry and completion of assignments
• Distribute monthly partner reports
• Regularly review and update comments for reports distributed to the Finance Committee and Partners
• Attend Partner meetings and weekly management meetings to review unbilled matter comments, matter on-accounts, and e-billing issues
• Work cooperatively with Collections staff and assist with accounts receivable issues to minimize credit balances
• Mentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directed
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Ability to use an accounting calculator
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• High level of proficiency with 3E
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
• Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and work varied hours

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with E-billing Hub and Multi currency preferred

Required Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of billing experience in a large law firm required

Preferred Experience

• 5 plus years of billing experience preferred

Required Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor\'s degree from four-year college or university, preferred, or, equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting preferred

Details

Salary Information

NY only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $95k to $115k at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.

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