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Billing Specialist
Portland, ME

Job Summary

The Billing Specialist is responsible for performing various Billing & Accounting duties according to standard Firm procedures.  Duties include:  creation and distribution of monthly client/matter billing reports (BIM’s) and draft invoices, processing daily deposits and maintaining documentation to support these duties.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Run monthly billing reports and distribute by PDF to attorneys/legal assistants for review
Transfer time/costs and re-run new BIM’s and bills; review, verify and edit time/cost for matters assigned working with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure accuracy
Train new legal assistants on billing process and use of billing software; provide refresher training to existing employees as needed
Process bills and post in Accounting system
Mail hard copy invoices to clients
Process ebilling as back-up
Enter New Matters in Accounting system, including invoice formats and client information as back-up
Apply cash receipts to Accounts Receivable
Proofread new matter report names added to conflict system
Respond to internal/external Billing and Accounts Receivable inquiries
Other administrative finance duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of Accounting, Billing & Accounts Receivable areas as well as basic knowledge of general office procedures

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
Exceptional customer service skills; ability to respond to requests from internal/external customers in a prompt, professional manner
Ability to work in fast-paced, professional environment with ever-changing deadlines & priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); experience with billing/accounting software package; ability to operate calculator keypad
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial & employee information
Minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience
Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred






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