Senior Billing Coordinator

Clyde & Co • Kansas City, KS

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The Firm is seeking an experienced legal biller who is efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position located in Kansas City. Key Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions Generate and distribute pre-bills on a monthly basis Participate in monthly meetings with partner to review unbilled and AR inventory Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client Preparation of client statements as requested, including timekeeper summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed Upload LEDES invoices via e-billing hub and various e-billing websites, as necessary Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely Input estimates of fees and costs on client e-billing sites in adherence to deadlines, and upon approval by timekeepers Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits, and other inquiries Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff Works closely with attorneys, clients, secretaries, and collections staff to assist with client billing collections. Works as requested on special projects, analysis and implementation of special billing requests Generates reports as needed by billing Partners/secretaries/client. Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters Other duties as they arise

Requirements

• 5+ years of years' experience in a billing role, preferably at a law firm.
• Looking for service oriented and self-motivated individual who consistently performs with a high sense of urgency and pride in product.
• Capable of exceeding expectations of internal (partners and attorneys) and external (clients) constituents on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex billing and/or E-Billing (Tymetrix, Serengeti, etc.) systems and processes with multiple workflows is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, brokers, and other third-party vendors.
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex billing and/or E-Billing (Tymetrix, Serengeti, etc.) systems and processes with multiple workflows is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions
• Generate and distribute pre-bills on a monthly basis
• Participate in monthly meetings with partner to review unbilled and AR inventory
• Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
• Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client
• Preparation of client statements as requested, including timekeeper summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed
• Upload LEDES invoices via e-billing hub and various e-billing websites, as necessary
• Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history
• Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely
• Input estimates of fees and costs on client e-billing sites in adherence to deadlines, and upon approval by timekeepers
• Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits, and other inquiries
• Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues
• Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
• Works closely with attorneys, clients, secretaries, and collections staff to assist with client billing collections.
• Works as requested on special projects, analysis and implementation of special billing requests
• Generates reports as needed by billing Partners/secretaries/client.
• Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
• Other duties as they arise

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
• Retirement Benefits – starts on day one and 100% vested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees