Client Accounting Assistant

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Client Accounting Assistant

The candidate prepares bills and follows-up on all matters of billing and collection and responds to related internal inquiries. Works closely with department team members to meet department service guidelines. Assists billing coordinators with complex billing assignments. Reviews information for client matters which partners are respon­si­ble for bill­ing/collecting. Documents meetings/discussions with partners for actions and/or later follow-up. Prepares bills, internal forms and back-up including prepa­ration of narra­tive de­scrip­tions, write-offs, trans­fers, retainer and on-ac­count applica­tions. Fol­lows-up pro­cessing of such paper­work. Responds to inquiries and requests for information made by attorneys, legal assistants and professional staff. Participates in answering and serving the firm's billing and collection help line. Updates monthly reminder memos and lists for distribution by department target date. Follows-up reminder memo responses, including sending reminder letters, preparing accounts receivable write-offs and providing back-up and/or additional information. Updates the department's central reminder letter schedule. Updates and maintains information for billing logs, reminder memo logs & response sheet, partner serviced list/production log, and client/matter logs. Maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client. Communicates situations as they evolve that may require follow-up, such as bills not returned from attorneys, difficult requests, etc.. Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting Department procedures and processes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree is required. Should have 1+ years of related experience.

Company info

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
1440 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20005
Phone : 202-371-7000
Fax : 202-393-5760
Website : https://www.skadden.com/