Client Accounting Specialist

New York, NY, Bay Area offices, CA, Washington DC or Seattle WA

Summary

The finance team at a premier, forward thinking, law firm that specializes in the start-up and technology space has a career opportunity for a Client Accounting Specialist. This position can be based in any of their New York, NY, Bay Area offices, CA or Seattle WA.

Responsibilities

This individual will have overall responsibility for coordinating the billing and collection activities of Partners’ accounts and will work collaboratively with Partners and the clients to process edits accurately and generate timely bills, review engagement letters and administer special billing arrangements, manage accounts receivables per Firm requirements, provide management with status reports, various client analysis reports and assist clients in resolving questions and/or problems regarding their invoices and accounts. This is a hands-on position that involves working within a team-oriented environment, utilizing sound business judgment addressing the wide variety of daily tasks efficiently which encompasses all aspects of the day-to-day billing (eBilling) and collections operations (full portfolio management), which are performed in accordance with departmental standards. 

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have 3-5 years of on-point billing/accounting experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills as there will be regular interaction with Partners and clients. Prior legal billing experience required. IP/TM experience desired; Aderant experience a plus.