Billing Specialist - Law Firm presso Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Description

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A leading and well-established law firm based in Illinois, is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join our dynamic accounting department. The billing role is a critical component of our accounting department, offering both significant responsibility and a vibrant opportunity to excel. As a Billing Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our billing process. We pride ourselves on our team-oriented, customer-centered approach, serving both our internal and external clients with the highest level of dedication. This position offers the chance to be at the heart of a thriving company and contribute to its continued success.

The starting hourly rate for this role is $37.37, contingent upon level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for eligible employees.

There is a minimum of two months training in-office in our Lincolnshire location. The role then has the option transition to a hybrid schedule based out of our Chicago office, if preferred. Once hybrid, the exact schedule will be determined by the manager. The business hours for this non-exempt position are 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. 

There may be a requirement to work a few Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays per year, contingent upon the timing of the 1st of the month.

To be considered for this position, you MUST apply at the link below: 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1312520/Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit/Billing-Specialist---Law-Firm

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Generate periodic work in progress reports and submit to attorneys for their review.
• Edit prebills as indicated by attorneys, as needed, to present a professional invoice to our clients.
• Fully review prebills, correcting spelling and grammar, as well as confirming accuracy and appropriateness of what is being billed.
• Post bills and issue to clients, as appropriate, specific for the type of bill and type of client.
• Handle complex billing issues, including revising, reissuing, unposting, refunding, and applying prepaid and/or Trust amounts.
• Additional cross training based on skills and interests.
• Assume additional duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in law firm billing is preferred; other billing experience is required.
• Strong command of spelling and grammar.
• A minimum of (3) years accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to quality, detail, and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Superior time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and concise manner, in written form and verbally.
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.