Legal Accounting/Billing Specialist

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Job ID#: 17317

Legal Accounting/Billing Specialist Needed!

Contract to hire

Galleria Area

25-$27 Hourly

Looking to add a billing specialist who is a team-player, detail-oriented, motivated, and reliable with great legal billing skills to handle a high volume of billings each month.  Additionally, the specialist should be able to build and maintain attorney/client relationships to successfully manage collection activities.

Billing:

• Produces pre-bills on monthly and ad-hoc basis. Review and edit pre-bills after attorney review.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.
• Submit electronics bills and resolve any e-billing issues.  Monitor for payment.
• Create and print final client invoices.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Update accounting records with issued invoices, new payments, customer information, etc.
• Prepare and mail account statements for customers.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and answer customer queries.

Accounting:

• Follow-up with attorneys and clients on past due invoices by contacting attorneys and clients
• Identify and report on accounts for escalation to the Firm Administrator.
• Meet with billing attorneys to manage A/R, as needed.
• Work to resolve billing and invoicing issues which are causing delays in payment.
• Request payment of pending debts in a considerate manner.
• Keep accurate records (client information, received payments etc.)
• Help resolve and manage account balances – resolve inconsistencies.

Misc

• Manage monthly credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with special projects/duties as assigned.
• Ensure strict confidentiality at all times.

Education/Experience

• Prefer 4 year degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of hands-on billing experience in a law firm or professional service industry.
• Strong knowledge of electronic invoice submission and electronic invoice appeal processes.
• Juris (or equivalent accounting software) experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys and clients.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to show strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment, successfully adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.

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