Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

SENIOR CLIENT ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR (HYBRID, BOSTON & SAN FRANCISCO)

If you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your client billing skills and have an eye for details, then we would like to meet with you!

The Senior Client Accounting Coordinator will play a vital role in the efficient and accurate processing of new client accounts. Their responsibilities will include streamlining the intake process, ensuring precise client and timekeeper data, mentoring junior team members, fostering effective communication, and developing comprehensive documentation.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You’ll Love It Here If You

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed

• Sets up and maintains all case data (special bill rates, discounts, and disbursement overrides) in compliance with client billing and e-billing guidelines.
• Using an understanding of how Aderant master file data is reflected on invoices and in reporting, advises on the custom setup of complex client engagements and communicates the process to the billing team. This responsibility may include discussing workflow changes and requesting that custom data fields be added to our database to capture case data accurately.
• Works with Practice Development and other Corporate and Admin Departments in ensuring case data is updated for their reporting needs. This responsibility may include requesting custom data fields be added to our database and learning the downstream effect of adding new data fields.
• Works with the Manager, Client Accounting and Financial Systems in programming data quality checks for the various data setup requirements (eg, VAT requirement fields for European office invoices, currency, MSA rate and discount applications) not currently captured in our Case intake software.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• 3 years of accounting, billing, data management or client intake related experience.
• In depth knowledge of data management and service provider billing software with knowledge of Aderant being a plus. A strong ability to troubleshoot technical problems and devise effective solutions.
• Working knowledge of MS Office required including Excel skills of VLookup and Pivot tables.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Experience with SQL a plus.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
• The mindset to provide superior service.
• High School diploma, or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one’s geographic location, and how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans, paid time off, transit subsidy, wellness benefits and retirement plan contributions.

Boston: $57,900.00 – $76,300.00

San Francisco: $59,200.00 - $78,100.00

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm’s uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.