Addison Group Hiring for Billing Specialist Job at New York, NY Full Time

In your role as a Senior Client Accounting Specialist, you fulfill various responsibilities for your team, the Client Accounting Group and the Firm. You are responsible for handling the more complex billing and ensuring that the work you produce is carried out timely and accurately.

Core Functional Responsibilities

• Manage a top clients portfolio by taking on the role of a Global Billing Coordinator which entails distributing all communications to global billing departments regarding, rate structures, accruals and other client requests.
  • Coordinate the implementation of billing rate exceptions and completing the Billing Arrangement/Cost Exception form for assigned clients.
• Accompany Client Accounting Coordinators at partner meetings in the event the Client Accounting Supervisor is unable to attend.
• Support the Client Accounting Supervisor as needed with all aspects of day to day operations of the client accounting team in accordance with Firm Policies and procedures.
• Preparation of bills including narrative descriptions, transfers and on account applications, with high attention to detail.
  • Review timekeeper diaries and costs for compliance with client’s outside counsel guidelines
• Interpret, advise and influence your assigned partners by reviewing their SOE, understanding the billing arrangement and billing frequency of each matter and client.
• Coordinate and lead meeting with your assigned partners regularly (e.g., at least once a month).
• Monitor bill processing status and perform necessary follow up.
• Obtain and review Engagement letters and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Ensure successful submission of ebills thru ebilling hub or directly thru the clients 3rd party ebilling vendor.
• Collaborate with the Client Accounting team to develop efficiencies in the billing process.
• Validate and test functionality and reports during billing system upgrades.
• Take part in ad hoc client analysis projects as requested and handle a portfolio of complex matters

Core Competencies

• Strong listening skills and ability to communicate complex information effectively
• Demonstrates dedication to both internal and external clients
• Able to work independently and make informed judgments and decisions
• Has the ability to anticipate clients’ needs and future requests based on trends
• Proactively seeks ways to make improvements
• Exhibits leadership characteristics and displays sound work ethics.
• Acts as a role model and subject matter expert to the junior staff

Job Requirements:

• 4 year degree – preferrred
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills