Client Accounting Specialist

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Client Accounting Specialist responsible for managing the financial aspects of assigned partners’ client portfolios while ensuring adherence to departmental standards and best practices. The role involves collaborating with the finance management team to deliver exceptional service both internally and externally. This position requires a strong background in legal billing and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Location: any U.S. office location
Salary: $76,000 – $107,500 per year, with a discretionary bonus based on performance

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Review client and matter setup to ensure compliance with engagement letters and billing guidelines
• Maintain documentation of non-standard billing requirements
• Monitor work in progress and produce/distribute prebills
• Perform various billing functions to ensure timely client invoice delivery
• Manage attorney and client deadlines and coordinate meetings with billing attorneys regarding new clients, special billing arrangements, and aged accounts receivable
• Actively monitor accounts receivable while developing and executing collection strategies
• Maintain client contact for follow-ups, resolve disputes, research misapplied payments, and prepare write‐off requests
• Assist attorneys and clients with billing inquiries and propose system as well as client support enhancements

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: At least five years of legal billing experience
• Proficiency in automated billing systems, particularly Aderant
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans; plus performance-based discretionary bonus