Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Billing Operations Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
The Billing Operations Analyst is integral to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of billing processes, specifically in billing, e-billing, and collections. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including:

- Time Entry Narratives: Reviewing and correcting time entry narratives to align with billing guidelines and the preferences of billing attorneys.
- E-billing Invoice Review & Data Analysis: Analyzing discrepancies in invoices by examining client billing guidelines, payment discrepancies, and dispute codes. Utilizing data analysis to identify trends, assess the financial impact, and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
- E-billing Appeal Evaluation & Strategic Decision Making: Collaborating with attorneys, the finance team, and leadership to determine the viability of appealing short payments. Assisting in evaluating historical trends to develop insights that support decision-making and enhance revenue recovery.
- E-billing Appeal Submission & Resolution Tracking: Preparing and submitting well-documented appeals through e-billing platforms and client portals. Tracking and monitoring appeal statuses, generating reports on outcomes, and communicating findings to key stakeholders to enhance billing processes and financial performance.
- Develop Playbook: Creating operational processes and a playbook for e-billing invoice review and appeals.
- Drive Automation: Identifying opportunities to automate processes where possible.
- Metrics and Reporting: Developing KPIs and associated reporting to track the performance of these initiatives.
- Ad Hoc Projects: Providing support on ad hoc projects as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Billing Operations Analyst position should meet the following qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a business or financial analyst or legal operations analyst is needed.
- Experience in professional services or a law firm is highly desirable.
- The candidate should possess excellent analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel are required.
- Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint is necessary.
- Experience in Business Intelligence (and Business Applications) development, with a preference for Alteryx and Tableau.
- The ability to forge relationships and work collaboratively with others is crucial.
- The candidate must be able to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Salary Information:
The position of Billing Operations Analyst is eligible for a target salary range that varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience, ranging from $81,700 to $100,000.

Benefits and More:
Working with the law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Emergency back-up child and adult care
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks

Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and making employment decisions without unlawful discrimination. This includes considering applicants without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The law firm also ensures compliance with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, meaning an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Reasonable accommodations can be requested for the job application or interview process in the US, UK, or Germany, and requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of the application.