Billing Specialist Jobs

General Purpose:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for processing client bills using full knowledge and understanding of accounting software, including electronic billing and third-party vendor sites. The position provides assistance to attorneys and secretaries to ensure accurate time and disbursement entries and completes all billing to meet established deadlines. The position provides assistance as needed to management and to the Client Accounting team.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Processes various time, disbursement, and billing reports for attorneys, staff and clients.
• Maintains proficiency in accounting software, Word and Excel, and participates in training and preparation for regional conferences, and software upgrades as related to billing functions.
• Reviews client intake memos for billing guidelines, e-billing requirements, billing rates, client and contact information and verifies that all data is updated in client and e-bill databases.
• Performs back-up duties for Client Accounting team as needed.
• Works directly with clients relating to their billing guidelines, e-billing setup, and any other billing questions or issues.
• Prepares and handles all aspects of billing for specified attorneys and/or clients as assigned.
• Assists the Client Accounts Supervisor with researching client credit and trust amounts, account reconciliations and other research projects.
• Assists attorneys and staff with billing questions.
• Assists with accounting functions necessary for month end closing.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

• Requires fundamental knowledge of accounting software and basic accounting principles acquired from three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or Associate Degree and equivalent experience
• Requires analytical skills to apply knowledge to practical situations and the ability to foresee problems and effect solutions.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels within the firm.
• Requires absolute confidentiality and discretion.
• Requires good organizational and planning skills to prioritize and complete assigned bills accurately and in a timely manner and to assess, recommend and implement improved work procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Dependability, the willingness to meet the requirements of the position, accepting a wide variety of assignments with a positive attitude and team spirit.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and pre-set deadlines in an accurate manner with consistently high production.
• Requires above average typing and ten key skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Competencies:

• Customer Orientation – Views the firm through the eyes of the customer and goes out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Communication – Recognizes the essential value of continuous information exchange.
• Team Player – Team oriented; maintains composure and is adaptable to the changing needs of the team.
• Functional/Technical Expertise – Understands necessary information, processes and procedures to carry out job responsibilities.
• Results Orientation – Maintains appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range - $24.21-$40.36. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.21 - $40.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80202