Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Account Manager

Job Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, acting as their primary point of contact for billing and finance-related matters.
- Manage the inventory of a portfolio of high-value clients, ensuring compliance with the financial policies of the law firm and processes of the finance department.
- Understand billing structures, commercial terms, fee arrangements, client requirements, and law firm economics to advise and support assigned partners.
- Oversee accurate and timely billing, track receivables, and proactively resolve any issues related to prompt payment.
- Use dashboards and reporting tools to analyze client inventory and financial performance, and to identify trends and develop recommendations to improve outcomes.
- Anticipate and address client concerns or disputes, demonstrating resourcefulness and professionalism in resolving challenges.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication to articulate complex financial concepts in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to client satisfaction and a proactive approach to enhancing client experience.
- Handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and composure.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a high volume/dollar, automated, law firm finance role, including billing and collections.
- Knowledge and understanding of financial policies and procedures and use of both accounting and collections software systems.
- Ability to perform complex financial analysis.
- Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and function as part of a team.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be client service focused.
- Experience with Aderant or other legal finance software required.
- Proficient in Excel and Word.

Salary Information:
- The actual base pay offered will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location.
- The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
- San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $102,000 – $138,000 per year
- Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $91,800 – $124,200 per year
- Salt Lake City and all other locations: $81,600 – $110,400 per year
- The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.
- A highly competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Note: The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The position is available as a hybrid work schedule and open to any of the US office locations of the law firm. Benefits information can be found on the law firm's website. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).