Accounting & Billing Specialist

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, a Chicago-based, full-service intellectual property law firm, is seeking an Accounting & Billing Specialist to help streamline internal financial operations. The role works closely with the accounting team, including the accounting manager, legal billers, and finance Partner, so practitioners can focus on serving clients. The position is full-time and primarily based in the firm’s downtown Chicago office. The salary range is $55,000–$65,000 per year.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of billing experience.
• Experience with Elite 3E.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet competing deadlines, and manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, in an organized and concise manner, and with a positive tone.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, show initiative in identifying and helping solve problems, and follow projects through to completion.
• Motivation to learn and work as part of a team with practitioners and administrative staff.
• Flexibility with work hours and/or overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Billing experience in a professional services or legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Forms and Teams.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly prebills and make revisions or edits during invoicing as needed.
• Review client invoices for accuracy, taking client and billing attorney preferences into account.
• Use computerized billing software, including third-party e-billing vendors.
• Work proactively with billing partners and clients to resolve outstanding balances in a timely manner.
• Assist with data verification and collect supporting documentation for month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain organized digital financial files.
• Provide general operational support to the Accounting Manager and help ensure the department functions smoothly each day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed