McDermott Will & Schulte
Overview
Senior Billing Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. The firm is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. McDermott will & Schulte emphasizes excellence, collaboration, community, and belonging. Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Responsibilities
Lead the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys and prepare and present complex billing reports for billing attorney review. Ensure bills are posted on time and post bills with billing attorney approval within billing deadlines. Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and Firm turnaround standards. Review prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements in 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. Collaborate with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills. Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments and notify billing attorneys as directed. Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required. Prepare and send reminder statements per 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 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. Qualifications
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 and customer service skills Advanced analytical skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative Employment Details
Job type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Law Practice Salary and Benefits
Target Hiring Range: $77,000 - $118,000. Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is location-based and may vary with knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. As part of our ongoing commitment to be AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions individuality as both a person and a professional. McDermott supports you through every stage of your life and career with competitive compensation, top benefits, and development programs, and wellness initiatives. Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, the employee is expected to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear Occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds Disclaimer
The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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Senior Billing Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. The firm is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. McDermott will & Schulte emphasizes excellence, collaboration, community, and belonging. Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Responsibilities
Lead the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys and prepare and present complex billing reports for billing attorney review. Ensure bills are posted on time and post bills with billing attorney approval within billing deadlines. Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and Firm turnaround standards. Review prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements in 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. Collaborate with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills. Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments and notify billing attorneys as directed. Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required. Prepare and send reminder statements per 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 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. Qualifications
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 and customer service skills Advanced analytical skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative Employment Details
Job type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Law Practice Salary and Benefits
Target Hiring Range: $77,000 - $118,000. Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is location-based and may vary with knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. As part of our ongoing commitment to be AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions individuality as both a person and a professional. McDermott supports you through every stage of your life and career with competitive compensation, top benefits, and development programs, and wellness initiatives. Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, the employee is expected to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear Occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds Disclaimer
The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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