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Senior Billing Specialist
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McDermott Will & Schulte
Overview McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. The Senior Billing Specialist 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.
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 client guideline compliance
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 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 take 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
Target Hiring Range $77,000 - $118,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that McDermott Will & Schulte provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. 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 foster a culture of belonging that champions individuality as both a person and a professional. From competitive compensation and benefits to development programs and wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career.
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.
Physical Demands
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. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Job metadata
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Law Practice
New York, NY; New York City Metropolitan Area are typical locations listed for related postings.
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Senior Billing Specialist
role at
McDermott Will & Schulte
Overview McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. The Senior Billing Specialist 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.
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 client guideline compliance
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 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 take 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
Target Hiring Range $77,000 - $118,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that McDermott Will & Schulte provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. 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 foster a culture of belonging that champions individuality as both a person and a professional. From competitive compensation and benefits to development programs and wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career.
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.
Physical Demands
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. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Job metadata
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Law Practice
New York, NY; New York City Metropolitan Area are typical locations listed for related postings.
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