What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher?
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP, is looking for a full-time Billing Specialist to join our growing law firm. Candidates must have a minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on billing experience, with at least 2 years in a law firm environment preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and distribute draft invoices to attorneys for review, implement requested edits promptly, and track billing progress through each stage of the billing cycle
- Finalize bill drafts, and send to clients via email and/or the billing software/platform
- Perform general accounting & bookkeeping work, which may include entering data and maintaining records, invoices, and supporting documents ; assisting with accounts payable and payroll projects as needed
- Enter client payments and process refunds as necessary
- Communicate with clients using available channels regarding client bills
- Update billing rates and client information, as needed, in the billing software/platform
- Assist with month and year-end close process for the billing department
- Assist with client intake, conflict checks, opening and closing matters
- Research and respond to requests from clients and Firm staff and management
- Review Accounts Receivable reports and assist attorneys with client outreach to follow up on past-due balances in a professional and timely manner
- Produce billing reports as requested
- Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality of client information
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Preferred Skills Include:
- Knowledge of billing and financial concepts
- Aptitude for working with numbers
- Demonstrated ability to confidently and persistently follow up with attorneys and team members to ensure timely adherence to billing deadlines
- Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction; follow up on own initiative
- Ability to quickly learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge; seek out avenues to enhance technical skills
- Ability to research and resolve errors or discrepancies, effectively and efficiently
- Ability to prioritize, organize workflow, and use time efficiently
- Ability to show exceptional attention to detail, as well as strength in the area of proofreading
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and to pivot quickly, responding with flexibility to changing priorities and work demands
- Possess strong customer service orientation; ability to work and communicate with all levels of internal and external clients
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on billing experience; 2 years in a law firm environment preferred
- Experience with law firm accounting/time and billing software; Tabs3 preferred
- Proficient in O365 with advanced Excel skills
- Advanced communication skills
The hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.
Foster Graham promotes a teamwork environment for collective achievement and personal growth. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, Privately Administered CO-FAMLI benefits, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing, and identity theft insurance.
Please send your application materials to:
Sasha Tovar
Marketing & Administrative Manager
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP
360 South Garfield Street, 6th Floor. Denver, CO 80209
stovar@fostergraham.com
www.fostergraham.com
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000