Billing Specialist New York New York Job ID: 21190 Seeking a Billing Specialist . This position will be responsible for managing the entire billing process for 10 or more partners on a monthly basis. The Billing Specialist will work on complex bills while adhering to client billing guidelines. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete billing process, for approximately 10+ Partners, on a monthly basis. • Review pre-bills for accuracy, including rates, discounts and formatting. • Edit pre-bills and prepare invoices in a timely manner. Direct communication with the Partners and Assistants will be necessary. • Execute complex bills, such as split-party/multi-payor and flat fee task code billing. • Ensure client billing guidelines are reviewed, documented and adhered to. • Send invoices electronically and make certain that all e-billing issues are identified and promptly resolved. • Maintain documentation of procedures, deadlines and other Partner preferences related to their billings. • Alert management to any billing issues so they can intervene when necessary. • Research and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding all aspects of billing. • Running reports and creating spreadsheets will be necessary. • Monitor all aspects of WIP to ensure it is billed on schedule and identify problem inventory for potential write-off. Direct communication with the Partners and Secretaries will be necessary. • Support Client and Partner requests for accrual information that is timely and accurate. • Act as the point of contact when staff members are out of the office. • Provide backup and/or assistance to other team members when necessary. • Assist with special projects as needed. • Work cooperatively with Collections staff and assist with accounts receivable/unapplied cash issues to minimize outstanding and credit balances. Experience/Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of applicable work experience in a large law firm setting. CMS Classic or Aderant Expert experience preferred. • Computer proficient with strong MS Excel and MS Word skills. • Clear understanding of reading and editing LEDES files required. • Strong understanding of split-party/multi-payor invoicing. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Self-directed with a strong work ethic; capable of working independently with limited supervision, as well as part of a team. • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work in a high pressure environment with a high degree of accuracy. • Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task to effectively meet deadlines. • Ability to occasionally work outside of established business hours to meet deadlines. Tagged as: Billing Specialist