Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for its innovative legal solutions. The Client Accounting Coordinator will provide client accounting analysis and billing support to partners, handling complex billing projects and maintaining client accounts.
Responsibilities
- Provides client accounting analysis and billing support to partners
- Coordinates client accounting activity for assigned partners and practice areas to meet service guidelines
- Handles complex billing and client analysis projects
- Reviews outstanding balance reports and is proactive about trouble spots
- Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys, and business services professionals
- Provides relevant knowledge and support to others in the Firm
- Ability to formulate strong work team relationships both internally and externally
- Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate back-up required to process monthly reminder memos, A/R write-offs, retainer, and on-account applications, etc
- Handles assigned partner(s) billing and collection activity
- Participates in answering and serving the Firm's billing and collection help line
- Documents meetings/discussions with partners for actions and/or later follow-up
- Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes
- Maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client
- Updates and maintains logs for billing, reminder memos, and responses
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others
- Manages Firm resources responsibly
- Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Ability to work and develop skills independently
- Deals courteously and effectively with others
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Aderant, Outlook, Excel, Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Flexibility to travel
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of one year of legal billing work experience with some account analysis related functions
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
Company Overview
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.skadden.com.