We have an exciting opportunity for a Billing Analyst at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.
The Billing Analyst is responsible for handling all aspects of the firm’s client billing cycle, ensuring that prebill edits and client bills are completed effectively, efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepares weekly, quarterly and year-end reports for clients and team.
- Applies firm, practice group, and client-specific billing guidelines, fee schedules, processes and systems.
- Works closely with attorneys on the complete billing cycle which includes reviewing, distributing and editing of prebills.
- Prepares bills, e-bills, letters and discount summaries prior to sending out.
- Opens and requests CIMS on request.
- Tracks all account receivables; communicates balances to attorneys; and follows up with past due clients concerning payment of account receivables. Works with the Accounts Receivable Manager/team as needed.
- Ensures that all client billing information, including client and matter rate information, tax and activity codes, etc. is accurate, and communicates any necessary changes to Accounting.
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of billing and supporting documentation.
- Emails/mails/e-bills invoices to clients.
- Responds to client billing questions and inquiries by researching the facts, determining the status of the issue, taking required actions, partnering with attorneys and responding in an accurate and timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combination of an Associate’s degree and/or work experience will be accepted.
- Three to five years of experience in client billing in a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization. Prior patent prosecution billing is highly desirable. Large law firm experience is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented, organized and strong ability to read, analyze and process complex bills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Outlook and advanced knowledge of Excel are required. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills: must possess discretion in working with confidential data, chart of accounts, strong proofreading skills, etc. Experience with Aderant or similar timekeeping programs is highly preferred.
This is a remote role and salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $62,100 - $95,000.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.
