Billing Analyst

RR Donnelley•Warrenville, IL

6d•$25 - $37•Remote

About The Position

The Billing Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of client billing including bill preparation, research, analysis, and reporting related to billing, implementing client billing guidelines, special billing arrangements and special assignments. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational and time-management skills, the ability to multitask and meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The analyst must also possess strong communication skills to interface with various stakeholders and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Requirements

Minimum two years of billing experience in a law-firm or professional organization required
Experience working with client Document Management Systems (DMS)
Ability to create spreadsheets, manipulate data and generate reports
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as taking ownership for individual assignments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present results to senior management
Ability to perform well in cross-functional environment and to interface effectively and successfully with senior management, vendors, and client staff
Ability to professionally handle matters of a sensitive nature with confidentiality
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with a strong background in Excel
10-key calculator proficiency strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or advanced degree preferred with concentration in Business, Accounting, or Finance. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of education, based upon candidate’s overall employment history
Experience with Aderant or Elite/Elite 3E and/or business intelligence products strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Generate and distribute prebills/proformas, assist with month end processing, draft correspondence, perform time and expense transfers and edits, generate reports, manage timeliness of billing, allocate unapplied funds, perform write-offs, cancellations, and post and mail invoices.
Prepare attorney/client invoices, including but not limited to fixed fee, batch, retainer, contingency, etc.
Ensure accuracy of work product, determine appropriate bill formats, prepare spreadsheets or supplemental billing documents, manage client billing requirements/guidelines, understand firm/client fee arrangements, prepare bills for electronic processing, coordinate necessary client/matter changes
Perform time entry narrative edits and best practice proofreading
Assist customers with billing inquiries, troubleshoot issues and follow-up with operational areas
Review and edit time entries to ensure compliance with client guidelines
Create and maintain required spreadsheets to track/monitor various functions as needed.
Special projects as assigned.
Ensure all client specific needs are met regarding billing processes, alternative billing arrangements, etc. while adhering to Williams Lea policies.