Billing Specialist - Vedder Price : Job Details

Description

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Billing Specialist. The Billing Specialist supports a portfolio of shareholders through their monthly billing cycles. In addition to ensuring client invoices are issued accurately and timely, this position works closely with shareholders, department managers, accounting team and clients to deliver superior service, updating rates, split billing credit allocation, WIP follow up, solve problems, provide critical information and drive process improvement.

As the Billing Specialist, your job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Review and bill attorney hours and disbursements to clients
• Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
• Apply retainer/unallocated funds as directed by attorney; enter BOA charges and apply BOA
• Process write-offs following Firm policy
• Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner
• Ability to understand and update Rates and Split billing credit allocation into the 3E System; ability to understand Multipayor, and Electronic Billing
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients
• Ensure that billing cycles are handled efficiently and accurately
• Research, analyze and respond to inquiries regarding billing, split billing credit allocation and rate issues.
• Create billing reports and spreadsheets for analyses as required; ability to identify and generate billing reports as requested
• Organize and maintain billing files
• May assist in preparing documentation for exhibits in court
• Perform Special projects as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently, some overtime during firm Fiscal and Calendar year-end, self-starter
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Working knowledge of AR processes
• Opportunity to participate in special projects
• Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively work with Shareholders and management to implement improved processes
• Monitor new processes and workflows to ensure effectiveness

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years billing experience in a law firm environment required
• Proficiency in billing software (e.g., Elite, 3E) and Microsoft Office
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, and understanding of accounting best practices
• Knowledge of E-Billing Hub and different E-Billing Platforms

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Elite/3E accounting software experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at [email protected].

Qualifications Experience Elite (preferred) 7 - 10 years: Billing experience in a law firm (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)