Accounting and Billing Manager - Columbia
Turner Padget Graham and Laney•Columbia, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
An Accounting and Billing Manager at a law firm directs the financial operations related to client billing, accounts receivable, and general accounting. They oversee the billing cycle from pre-bills to final invoices, enforce client billing guidelines, and ensure strict compliance with trust accounting and state bar regulations.
Requirements
- 3 to 5+ years of law firm accounting/professional organization or legal billing experience, with prior management responsibilities.
- Advanced knowledge of legal accounting software (e.g., Aderant, Elite, Clio, QuickBooks) and electronic billing platforms.
- Exceptional diplomacy and tact when communicating with demanding partners, clients, and firm stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end billing cycle, including hourly, contingency, flat-fee, and alternative fee arrangements.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of electronic invoices through platforms like Legal Tracker, CounselLink, and TyMetrix.
- Ensure compliance with IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) rules and ethical standards.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate billing coordinators and accounting staff.
- Analyze Work-In-Process (WIP), realization rates, and Accounts Receivable (A/R), providing detailed reports to firm leadership.
- Work alongside partners and clients to resolve outstanding balances and reduce unbilled time.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Cutting edge technology
- A most pleasant workplace
- Excellent benefits start the first of the month following your first day of work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
