Client Accounting Coordinator

About the role

The opportunity is for a Client Accounting Coordinator position in the Firm's Boston Office. This hybrid position provides client accounting analysis and billing support to partners.

Responsibilities

• Handles complex billing and client analysis projects.
• Reviews outstanding balance reports and proactively identifies trouble spots.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and database of client terms, special billing arrangements, and attorney/client preferences.
• Understands and responds to inquiries and requests from clients, attorneys, and business services professionals, providing relevant knowledge, guidance, and support.
• Develops strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Prepares bills and internal forms, including the appropriate backup required to process monthly reminder memos, A/R write-offs, retainer and on-account applications, and related transactions.
• Coordinates billing and collection activities for assigned partners.
• Participates in answering and supporting the Firm's billing and collection help line.
• Documents meetings and discussions with partners for follow-up and action items.
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
• Updates and maintains billing logs, reminder memos, and response tracking.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to build productive working relationships.
• Understands and complies with Firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently while continuously developing skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in interactions with others.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant Firm software programs (e.g., Aderant, Outlook, Excel, and Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to meet operational and business requirements.

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community, and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Pay

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

The position is a hybrid role, with a regular on-site presence required.

Benefits

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

EEO Statement:

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