Billing Specialist, Legal E - Billing

Kiernan Trebach•Washington, DC

120d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiernan Trebach LLP is seeking an experienced law firm e-biller to join its Accounting department in Washington, DC. The role supports multiple accounting operations at the firm, with a focus on editing and processing draft bills and submitting electronic bills to clients. The Billing Specialist works with staff and attorneys and reports to the Director of Accounting. Responsibilities also include processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payments, as well as assisting with financial recordkeeping and other administrative support for the finance or accounting team.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience generating client bills in a law firm setting, with an emphasis on electronic billing.
Attention to detail and adeptness at using multiple computer systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve client billing issues.
Strong organizational skills and an efficient work style, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Proactive work style and ability to take initiative.
Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

Edit draft bills as directed by Partners.
Submit electronic bills to client billing portals and validate submissions.
Assist attorneys and legal staff with billing tasks, including preparing billing narratives, generating reports, appealing client bill deductions, and answering client billing inquiries.
Troubleshoot billing issues, resolve invoice rejections, and apply individual client billing requirements.
Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payments.
Verify invoice accuracy, prepare checks or electronic payments, and maintain vendor records.
File financial documents, maintain organized records, and provide administrative support to the finance or accounting team.