Billing Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for tasks related to the monthly production of invoices.
• Produce Pre-bill(s) and Work in Process/Unbilled Time reports from the Firm’s financial system (Aderant Expert); determine matters to be billed each month, according to Firm and client guidelines; create and distribute pre-edited draft bills to Partners (or their designee) for review; execute text corrections, transfers, write-offs, and produce additional schedules as required by client guidelines.
• Cook up the submission of electronic bills with E-billing Analysts.
• Review new and updated billing instructions from clients and ensure adherence to the guidelines. Communicate and discuss new client requirements (e.g., task codes, billing formats, special reporting needs) with Finance.
• Track Accounts Receivable and coordinate collection efforts with partner and/or Finance.
• Track matter budgets and ensure that billings are within the appropriate budget constraints.
• Obtain financial information as requested by lawyers and paralegals. Perform certain cost analyses as part of ongoing and annual budget preparation upon client request.
• Attend meetings and conference calls with lawyers, Finance staff, and clients as requested.
• Responsible for coordination of closing matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of job-related law firm billing experience, and experience in Aderant Expert.
• Efficient but detail-oriented.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and communicate with all levels of personnel.

Benefits

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.