Billing Specialist

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Billing Specialist

The candidate assists attorneys with the preparation of bills for clients and performs follow up action on past due client accounts. He/she provides administrative and accounting support to attorneys and the Accounting department. Answers billing questions and researches billing related issues, prepares and distributes billing proformas, invoices, and billing related reports. Manages client accounts according to the billing agreements and performs necessary maintenance and manages past due accounts, performing necessary follow up action, as needed. Acts as the billing advisor to attorneys and insures that all transactions are recorded according to accounting standards. Performs daily billing activities to support partners, attorneys, and clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Proforma generation and edits, creating timecard summaries, updating matter and Timekeeper rates, and running client reports at the request of the partners and attorneys. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and acceptance of invoices on a monthly basis. Follow up with Billing partners and others in order to resolve client billing issues and ensure invoices are approved and billed. Understands and ensures correct implementation of client Outside Counsel Guidelines. Ensures electronic invoices (EDI) are processed accurately and efficiently. Demonstrates professional and developed communication skills. Ability to deal professionally and courteously with partners, attorneys, staff, vendors and clients of the Firm while observing confidentiality of client and Firm matters. Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Should have Bachelor's degree or 2 years of related experience. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required. Should preferable have Previous law firm experience. Implementation of, or exposure to various client billing agreements is desired. Experience with electronic billing and electronic billing vendors is preferred. Knowledge of Elite and ebillingHub is desired.

Company info

Sidley Austin LLP
1 South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60603
Website : http://www.sidley.com