McDermott Will & Schulte
Overview
Senior Billing Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. This position leads the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys, prepares and presents complex billing reports for billing attorney review, and ensures that bills are posted on time. Works under minimal supervision with significant experience and judgment guiding goal achievement. Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and Firm turnaround standards Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements, ensuring strict compliance with client guidelines Verify and apply client-specific rate accommodations Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed Proactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates on pre-bills and prepared bills Post bills with billing attorney approval and within billing deadlines Collaborate effectively with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments, promptly notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required Prepare and send reminder statements in accordance with directives from billing attorneys Address and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution Cultivate strong professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy Recommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy Provide assistance to the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed Job Specifications
High School Diploma At least five (5) years of relevant experience Knowledge of basic accounting principles Advanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Advanced written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong customer services skills Advanced analytical skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Target Hiring Range $77,000 - $118,000. Base pay is location-based and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
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Senior Billing Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. This position leads the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys, prepares and presents complex billing reports for billing attorney review, and ensures that bills are posted on time. Works under minimal supervision with significant experience and judgment guiding goal achievement. Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and Firm turnaround standards Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements, ensuring strict compliance with client guidelines Verify and apply client-specific rate accommodations Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed Proactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates on pre-bills and prepared bills Post bills with billing attorney approval and within billing deadlines Collaborate effectively with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments, promptly notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required Prepare and send reminder statements in accordance with directives from billing attorneys Address and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution Cultivate strong professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy Recommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy Provide assistance to the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed Job Specifications
High School Diploma At least five (5) years of relevant experience Knowledge of basic accounting principles Advanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Advanced written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong customer services skills Advanced analytical skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Target Hiring Range $77,000 - $118,000. Base pay is location-based and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
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