Senior Billing Specialist Jobs

• Assist local or corporate billing management with special assignments/projects (such as testing, pilot programs, policy discussions, process improvements, etc.).
• New York Applicants: Salaries may vary by location. In New York City, the estimated target salary range of this role is $80,000 –$119,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.
• Successfully manages the billing operations of the Firm’s largest and most complex client relationships, involving very intricate billing arrangements; acts in an advisory capacity to their attorneys on billing matters.
• Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (green sheets, UDF updates, electronic submissions/appeals and unallocated balances).
• Demonstrates professional and highly-developed communication skills. Ability to deal professionally and courteously with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the Firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters. Provide excellent client service to our attorneys, clients and other Firm personnel.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and acceptance of invoices on a monthly basis. Show tenacity and drive in following up with Billing Partners and others in order to resolve client billing issues and ensure invoices are approved and billed.
• Collaborates effectively with others within the billing team, finance team and other firm groups and departments.
• Ensure electronic invoices are processed accurately and efficiently. Timely resolve any rejections or reductions of electronic invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understand and ensure correct implementation of client Outside Counsel Guidelines and client fee arrangement.
• Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff. Effectively utilizes billing assistants to create efficiencies within the billing department.
• Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform daily activities of the billing function in support of Partners and Clients. This includes but is 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to use advanced Excel features
• A minimum of five years of billing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field
• Experience with 3E, ebilling HUB and ebilling vendor sites
• Previous experience at a law firm or other professional services firm

• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.