Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

Skadden, Arps...LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Year-end discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive health care

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Skadden, Arps...LLP in New York is looking for a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to provide billing support and client account analysis. You will coordinate activities, manage multiple projects, and ensure timely preparation of client bills.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal billing experience and a bachelor's degree. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health care, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate close attention to detail.
• Must have excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client account analysis and billing support.
• Handle multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Prepare bills and internal forms with necessary backup.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of legal billing experience

Tools

Aderant

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join our firm. The position will be based in the New York office (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 backup 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.
• Formulates strong work-team relationships, both internally and externally.
• Works with supervisors 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 training and coaching needs of department business services professionals to supervisors.
• Trains, mentors and assists Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed.
• Assumes a leadership role when the 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.
• 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 such as Aderant, Outlook, Excel, and Word, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of legal billing work experience, including account analysis related functions.
• Aderant, Elite, or 3E experience.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life. These include 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; and opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Salary

Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000.

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. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].