Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Client Account Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Client Account Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all client-required guidelines, processes, and procedures are adhered to before invoice submission. The role involves working closely with the law firm’s billing, collections, and accounting departments. Key responsibilities include:

- Researching, analyzing, and resolving accounting problems by coordinating with billing and handling attorneys and other departments within the law firm.
- Communicating with clients regarding delinquent accounts and preparing and sending collection emails.
- Negotiating payment plans and performing account reconciliations.
- Submitting and following up on invoice appeals, responding to client rejections, and tracking resolution status.
- Interacting effectively with attorneys regarding accounts receivable and appeal-related issues.
- Preparing and finalizing invoices for submission to clients, including handling the Appeals and Deductions process and following up on outstanding balances.
- Communicating persuasively and effectively with employees and clients of varied backgrounds and levels of responsibility.
- Handling multiple projects and responding quickly to changing priorities.

Education and Experience Information:
- Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a law firm, with prior experience in handling invoice appeals and deduction disputes being strongly preferred.
- Preferred areas of work experience include collections, accounts receivable, and invoice appeals/deductions in a law firm setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with a high level of attention to detail are required.
- Solid computer skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel are necessary. Proficiency in legal billing systems, including E-Billing Portals (such as Tymetrix, Legal X, Counsellink, etc.), Aderant Collections, ARCS Software, Filesite, or iManage is a plus.
- Some college experience in accounting is preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Client Account Specialist position is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Disability, Parental Leave, and Life Insurance. Hybrid work opportunities are available.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not accept recruiter emails or telephone calls. Agencies must sign the law firm’s fee agreement, and candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement will not be considered.