Billing Specialist (hybrid)

Summary of Position

The Billing Specialist will generate client invoices per the firm's billing process, related support procedures, and back-up administration of the trust account. They will also assist with special billing reports, deposit and disbursement administration, and miscellaneous accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Rotational responsibility/assistance with bi-monthly time cutoff, generating proformas and client invoices
• Responsible for assigned client exceptions & E-Billed clients
• Aid in special billing reports as requested by clients and firm personnel
• Assist with deposit and disbursement administration of client retainer/trust accounting
• Assist firm employees and clients with billing related problems and questions
• Cash receipt application and check deposits knowledge for back-up
• Perform miscellaneous accounting and billing tasks as required by Accounting Manager
• Familiarity with all billing-related computer software, E-Billing software needed, Firm policies and procedures
• Operate standard office equipment including personal computer, copiers, scanners, telephone, and ten-key

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Accounting or Billing experience (preferred)
• Ability to operate 10-key by touch
• Minimum typing of 45 wpm
• Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel and other computer software background
• Good math aptitude
• Data entry experience
• Ability to read and write at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school or equivalent in order to complete forms
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and complete work under time constraints
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and to provide information with ordinary and courtesy and tact
• Regular attendance at work

Benefits

Merchant & Gould offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match
• Ten firm holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.