Job Description
About the Role
The Billing Assistant will provide billing and administrative support to Billing Specialists and Billing Managers. This individual must be flexible, well organized, detail oriented and deadline focused.
Responsibilities
- Perform invoice maintenance as directed by Billing Specialists. This may include but is not limited to : narrative edits, time transfers, invoice splitting and cost exception updates.
- Prepare and print draft bills, and other client reports as necessary.
- Assist with the printing, sorting and routing of monthly proformas.
- Upload electronic invoices upon request and ensure processing is accurate and efficient.
- Monitor the status of the electronic invoices to ensure the invoice is moving towards approval and payment.
- As needed, submit appeals through the electronic billing systems.
- Submit accrual estimates and billing rates / fee offers in the electronic billing systems.
- Follow up with attorneys as requested by Billing Specialists or the Billing Manager.
- Provide high levels of customer service to attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters.
- Perform various administrative duties such as duplicating, mailing, proofreading and scanning of invoice packets.
- Serve as the billing point person for a small portfolio of client and billing partners, with oversight by the Billing Supervisor and Manager.
Education and / or Experience Required :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working in an office environmentProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelPreferred :
Previous law firm or professional services firm experienceExperience with 3E and ebilling HubRequired Skills
Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesPay range and compensation package
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate.