Billing & Collections Coordinator
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. · Clayton, MO · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
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.
- Assists with identification and reconciliation of payments received.
- Pro-actively monitors aging of client's unbilled fees and costs and accounts receivable (A/R) for assigned Billing Attorneys.
- Works with Billing Attorneys to address aged unbilled fees and costs.
- Coordinates billing and collection efforts with Billing Attorneys on behalf of the Accounting department.
- Supports preparation of and reporting against client budgets.
- Uses various department software programs (3E) to maintain and/or prepare information for others.
- Prepares various reports through the 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 when necessary.
- 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; may prepare complex charts, graphs, or reports.
- Handles special projects and ad-hoc requests from Billing Attorneys and/or supervisor.
Requirements
- 3E, legal billing, and legal collections experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with a generous contribution plan.
- Paid time off.