Senior Billing Specialist
McDermott Will & Emery
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • Florida • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $79,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys.
- Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements.
- Verify and apply client-specific rate accommodations.
- Process write-downs, write-offs, and rate adjustments with appropriate attorney and management approvals.
- Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed.
- Proactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates.
- Collaborate effectively with the e-billing team for accurate submission of client bills.
- Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments and notify billing attorneys.
- Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts.
- Prepare and send reminder statements as required.
- Address and escalate complex billing issues to appropriate teams for resolution.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Advanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong customer services skills
- Advanced analytical skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative.
Benefits
- Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life.
- Our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
- Work-life balance emphasis.
- Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
billing processesaccounting principlesrate adjustmentspre-bills managementclient account reconciliationwrite-downswrite-offsanalytical skillsdeadline managementorganizational skills
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer service skillsindependenceinitiativerelationship buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailtime managementproactive communication
Certifications
High School Diploma