Senior E-Billing Coordinator
Senior E-Billing Coordinator
Job Description:
* Support all current and new e-billing implementation and ensure that all e-billing activity is aligned with the firm's policies and procedures
* Support with the implementation of all current and new e-billing client platforms, including billing uploads to e-billing sites
* Assist with the Administration of e-billing data on required e-billing platforms
* Provide e-billing support to the billing team and other departmental accounting areas, manage issue resolution and LEDES billing format
* Review client billing guidelines and ensure that billing rates are reconciled accurately between the firm's accounting systems and e-billing platforms
* Respond to requests for case estimates and provide budgets, forecasts and historical profitability
* Support process improvement and procedures for the e-billing function
* Resolve e-billing errors promptly for proper submissions according to client guidelines
* Validate set-up, maintenance, and resolution of electronic billing errors
* Manage the e-billing portion of the firm's A/R, utilizing key e-billing systems
* Track status of invoices uploaded; identify all issues to address client deductions and other issues
* Contact clients to resolve billing issues that hinder payment of outstanding A/R
* Investigate rejections, short payments, or delayed payments for e-Bills and identify where timekeeper approval issues are hindering payment
* Review e-Bills: investigate lack of approval, lack of payment, or rejection against payment terms, engagement letters, etc.
* Work efficiently with Finance, Administrative Assistants, or Partners to resolve timekeeper approval issues
* Monitor bills to ensure each payer has the most-up-to-date information of all client payment terms, etc., coordinate with Finance and client contacts as necessary to prevent delays in payment
* Assist with technical e-billing-related issues at the request of Finance, Administrative Assistants, or the Billing & Collections Managers on an ad hoc basis
* Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
* Minimum of six plus years' of e-billing experience, (including tracking status, troubleshooting and working with clients' staff to resolve problems) or comparable experience in a corporate legal billing unit
* Bachelor's degree required
* Working knowledge of 3E and/or Aderant required
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Strong communication skills essential for interaction with other teams within the accounting department, the wider firm, and external organization
* Knowledge of e-billing vendor software