Billing Specialist

Dentons • Montreal, QC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dentons is designed to be different, leading the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace by challenging the status quo and delivering consistent results, uncompromising quality, and value to clients. The firm has a global presence with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices across 80+ countries. Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities, recognized as an employer of choice, including Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026), Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026). This role offers an opportunity to join Canada's Global Law Firm, providing career building, skill growth, and expertise deepening. Dentons has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist in one of its Toronto, Ottawa, or Montréal offices (bilingualism is required for the Montréal office). This position reports to the Billing Supervisor located in Toronto and is scheduled to work 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. During peak periods (mid-month billing and month-end), some overtime and flexibility may be required. Discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential. This is a hybrid role requiring some in-person presence in the office.

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of the billings process and other general accounting procedures.
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills are necessary.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to ensure all Firm policies and control procedures are met.
• Excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and effectively with individuals at all levels within a team-oriented environment.
• Must be resourceful and demonstrate strong problem solving skills, with the ability to make judgment calls in an experienced and professional manner.
• Able to work efficiently/accurately with little instruction or supervision while demonstrating initiative.
• Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3E and Billstream systems is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual (French/English) is preferred (and required if the candidate is in the Montréal office).
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and finalize draft accounts into finalize invoices.
• Process billing transfers, write-offs and post into the Finance system.
• Apply a clear understanding of when to issue credit notes versus invoice reversals and action each accordingly.
• Prepare, review and issue complex client and/or internal Firm invoices.
• Monitor and follow up on work-in-progress to support timely billing.
• Manage a high volume team inbox, respond directly or assign to appropriate inquiries as appropriate.
• Ensure all invoices comply with Firm policies and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Provide assistance and backup support as required to administrative assistants and other Finance teams, as required.
• Review and determine tax application for client invoices.
• Respond to client and lawyer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Other special projects as required.

Benefits

• inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people
• extended health and mental health benefits
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans
• a fitness subsidy
• parental leave top-up
• mentorship opportunities
• employee networks
• leadership development initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees