Payroll specialist Jobs in Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

About Us : Berry Law is more than a law firm we are a mission-driven organization committed to defending constitutional rights and helping Veterans secure the benefits they deserve. With clients in all 50 states, weve been delivering justice since 1965, and we are just getting started.

The Billing Specialist works directly with the Finance Controller in the Firms business office. Core duties include :

• Generating pre-bills for attorneys and assisting in finalizing and distributing accurate bills to clients
• Contacting clients regarding outstanding fees. Accepting and reconciling payments from clients
• Recording transactions into accounting software, performing bank reconciliations, processing payments to vendors and reimbursements to employees
• Ensuring that all functions are completed timely and with high service levels
• Anticipating and troubleshooting issues from the perspective of policy, process, personnel / attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities :

Promptly creates new client files in the time and billing system when tasked.

Prepares draft client bills for attorney review by efficiently compiling the billable time entries and costs for inclusion in the bills.

Contacts clients at standard account aging intervals in accordance with firm policy.

Accept payments both in-person and over the phone using the payment processing system.

Performs a full accounting of all billable time and costs and sends final bills to clients, along with refunds of unused trust funds, as applicable.

Verifies invoices or requests for payment are properly approved in accordance with Firm policy and instruction from the Finance Controller.

Updates attorney department designations, billable rates, and other information at the direction of the Finance Controller.

Posts journal entries to the general ledger at the direction of the Finance Controller.

Qualifications :

The Billing Specialist position requires four or more combined years of relevant education and work experience.

Relevant education includes accounting or business coursework, preferably having culminated in an earned associate or bachelors degree in these fields.

Relevant work experience includes time spent employed in similar roles, preferably in a professional services firm.

Candidate should have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel. Candidate should have strong typing / keyboard skills and be able to use a 10-key calculator by touch. Candidate should have the ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks and work with minimum supervision and with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, legal billing procedures, and of computerized legal billing systems is a plus.

Be a Part of a Winning Team :

Awards : Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies 6 years in a row, Law Firm 500 five years in a row, Inc.'s 2023 Best in Business in Veteran Support, Department of Labor Hire Vets award, Secretary of Defense Pro-Patria award, 2023 Military Times Best for Vets : Employers List.

Our firm prides itself on a great firm culture, generous benefits, and a culture of winning.

Hours : Monday Friday, 40 hours

Benefits : Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401k, insurance, EAP, professional development, swag, company events, and community involvement.

If you are passionate about seeking justice for clients, possess integrity, and are committed to our mission, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Berry Law and be part of a team that makes a difference. Berry Law is an equal-opportunity employer.