Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health care

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join their team. This hybrid role includes client account analysis and billing support alongside coordination of client accounting activities.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of legal billing experience, demonstrating strong analytical abilities and communication skills. The role offers competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Flexible to adjust hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Prepares bills and internal forms for processing requests.
• Implements Client Accounting procedures and goals.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date files.
• Trains and mentors junior staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of five years of legal billing work experience

Tools

Aderant

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Senior Client Accounting Coordinator – Los Angeles (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join our Firm. This position will be based in the Los Angeles office (hybrid). The position provides client account analysis and billing support to partners. Coordinates client accounting activity for assigned partners and practice areas utilizing appropriate departmental resources.

Responsibilities

• Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Reviews outstanding balance reports and is proactive about trouble spots.
• Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate back‑up required to process requests.
• Implements Client Accounting procedures, processes, and goals by coordinating work effort including timely preparation of client bills and follow‑up on outstanding balances with secretarial and other Firm business services professionals.
• Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys, and business services professionals.
• Provides relevant information, guidance, and support to others in the Firm.
• Ability to formulate strong work team relationships, both internally and externally.
• Works with supervisor(s) to coordinate departmental workflow, provide solutions to problems and develop creative approaches to accomplishing departmental goals.
• Communicates issues and escalates as needed.
• Identifies and communicates to supervisor training and coaching needs of department business services professionals.
• Trains, mentors and assists Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed.
• Ability to assume a leadership role when supervisor/manager is absent.
• Maintains complete and up‑to‑date files for each partner and/or client.
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Aderant, Outlook, Excel, Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years of legal billing work experience including account analysis related functions
• Aderant, Elite or 3E experience

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year‑end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In‑classroom, remote, and on‑demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well‑being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Salary Details

$95,000 - $110,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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