Senior Billing Specialist

About the role

The Senior Billing Specialist is an integral part of Latham & Watkins' Revenue Operations team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties, while preparing and analyzing complex client billing requests.

This role will be located in our Boston Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and finalize bills in accordance with firm and client requirements and billing attorney directives, review proformas, handle subsequent corrections, and coordinate e-billing
• Prepare and finalize invoices in line with internal and external regulation and legislation, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Criminal Finances Act Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and money laundering regulations, as applicable
• Ensure successful delivery of invoices and coordinate with revenue and e-billing teams for submission, and help resolve rejections and reductions
• Generate and review proformas from 3E for informational and billing purposes
• Utilize computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process and client refunds, and research and provide information to customers
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Possess superior ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage your workload and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Exhibit demonstrated strong technology skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal, accounting, finance, or equivalent industry, preferably
• Experience using financial systems, preferably

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff