Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Max 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Billing Coordinator II

Job Responsibilities:
The Billing Coordinator II at the law firm is entrusted with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting billing attorneys and ensuring the smooth processing of billing activities. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and distributing monthly pre-bills to assigned billing attorneys and practice assistants.
- Implementing instructed revisions, transfers, rate changes, and other requested billing adjustments.
- Preparing and submitting invoices to clients promptly.
- Conducting billing research for current and past bills upon request.
- Monitoring work-in-progress (WIP) and assisting billing attorneys with minimizing unbilled WIP.
- Conducting detailed analysis of accounting and billing issues to reconcile discrepancies.
- Collaborating with collections to minimize accounts receivable issues and credit balances.
- Responding promptly to billing questions and inquiries.
- Monitoring and responding to Billing Help Desk requests.
- Providing back-up assistance as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the law firm.

Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Billing Coordinator II position should meet the following educational and experience requirements:
- Possess 0-1 years of billing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Hold an Associate’s Degree in business, finance, or a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. However, relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills and a passion for continual improvement in results.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and possess strong organizational skills, including record keeping, data collection, and systems information skills.
- Be a self-starter who is motivated to succeed.
- Have the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, office staff, and clients.
- Be capable of compiling, analyzing, and presenting data in a user-friendly format.
- Have the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Be able to work both individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Information:
The anticipated annual salary range for the Billing Coordinator II position varies depending on the location within the law firm. The salary ranges are as follows:
- Boston, MA: $57,500 - $79,200
- Chicago, IL: $57,500 - $79,200
- Los Angeles, CA: $57,500 - $79,200
- New York City, NY: $63,000 - $86,900
- Victor, NY: $52,500 - $72,050
- San Francisco, CA: $63,000 - $86,900
- Washington, DC: $57,500 - $79,200

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on various factors, including but not limited to work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. As such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero in some circumstances, the above-listed salary ranges are the law firm's good faith estimate of the annual salaries it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the law firm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. To comply with Federal law, the law firm participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility.