What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Gallagher Sharp LLP?
Gallagher Sharp LLP seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join its Accounting Department. This full-time non-exempt position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes various computerized billing software programs, e-billing, and billing portals to perform duties and responsibilities including e-billing setup/coding and management of clients, matters, and timekeepers
- Proactively review and monitor billing transactions and activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and conformance to firm policies
- Ensure proper billing protocol and established guidelines are followed
- Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month and initiate all invoices timely in accordance with client agreements and various internal deadlines
- Identifies and recommends improvements to existing procedures, and ensures the quality and integrity of the client billing process within current firm policies
- Research, analyze, and respond to billing issues and inquiries
- Perform other functions and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3-5 years of law firm billing experience
- Litify/AccountingSeed, ProLaw, Perfect Law, Aderant, or other equivalent legal accounting software experience is a must
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Works well in a team environment
- Ability to lift a minimum of ten pounds
