Insurance Billing Specialist
Robert Half · Mundelein, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$60k–$65k/yrFull-time
Hybrid role
Pay
$60,000–$65,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month, and meet deadlines
- Work with e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker) and LEDES files to prepare and submit bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements
- Manage timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required
- Execute complex bills in a timely manner (e.g., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission, and troubleshooting of electronic bills)
- Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances
- Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected within a reasonable period
- Follow up with billing attorneys and clients on all aged AR balances
- Follow up on collections as directed by attorneys or accounting leadership to meet the firm’s financial goals
- Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests
- Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills
- Research and analyze deductions and provide the best course of action for balances
- Process write-offs following firm policy
- Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients
- Assist with month-end close as needed
- Assume additional duties as needed or assigned
Requirements
- Proven experience with various e-billing systems, including CounselLink, Tymetrix, Legal Tracker, and similar platforms
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills to handle high volumes of work efficiently
- Familiarity with accounting software and systems such as ADP, Epic Software, and EHR systems
- Expertise in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
- Ability to analyze billing discrepancies and recommend effective solutions
- Excellent communication skills to interact with attorneys, staff, and clients
- Knowledge of financial operations and procedures, including write-offs and month-end close
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a hybrid work environment
- Legally authorized to work in the United States