Billing & Collections Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews invoices in customized formats as required by client/Billing Attorney.
• Performs override calculations and changes based on client and Billing Attorney requirements.
• Aids in the identification and reconciliation of payments received.
• Monitors and addresses aged unbilled fees and costs for assigned Billing Attorneys.
• Works with Billing Attorneys to coordinate billing and collection efforts on behalf of the Accounting department.
• Supports the preparation of and reporting against client budgets.
• Uses various department software programs (Elite) to maintain and/or prepare information for others.
• Prepares various reports through billing system and makes modifications as requested.
• Confers with clients regarding billing deadlines, billing/rate inquiries, and concerns with billing statements.
• Gathers monthly, quarterly, and annual billing and rate information, prepares reports, and statistical data as needed.
• Prepares and ensures billing/payment information is accurate for all write-offs.
• Masters client billing guidelines and examines work for accuracy and conformity to client guidelines and firm policies and procedures.
• Provides basic financial data and analysis as requested, prepares complex charts, graphs, or reports.
• Is assigned special projects and ad hoc projects and requests from Billing Attorneys and/or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using department software programs (Elite).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Benefits

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for professional staff which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• A generous retirement plan with a company contribution.
• Paid time off.