Billing Analyst at McCarthy Tétrault managing invoices, client reports, and relationships with billing lawyers. Requires 3 years of billing experience and familiarity with Aderant system.
Responsibilities
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with billing lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, external and internal clients and management.
Ensuring time is entered by set deadlines and following up with lawyers and paralegals where necessary.
Preparing, printing and reviewing of prebills (via Aderant) in a timely manner.
Preparing various reports, issuing invoices as instructed by lawyers and in accordance with client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies.
Ensuring that all invoices and supporting documents are sent to the client via electronic billing and/or email.
Monitoring and reviewing of outstanding Work In Progress (WIP) and following up with lawyers to provide updates to be included during monthly WIP meetings.
Acting as monitor for specific clients and/or matters when Alternate Fee Arrangements are in place.
Ensuring that special rates and discounts are applied to each invoice.
Monitoring thresholds and other milestones and updating billing lawyer on status.
Providing reports and ensuring compliance with all special arrangements.
Liaising with E-billing Team with respect to preparing e-billing forms and any rejected invoices, completing online status reports and accruals/budgets in e-billing systems for various clients.
Escalating billing concerns/issues to billing lawyer for direction on next steps.
When necessary, cancelling and re-issuing invoices or creating credit notes in accordance with Firm policies.
If applicable, forwarding problematic client collections to Collection Department for follow-up.
Responsible for any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned or requested by Management.
Requirements
Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience, including client service, billing, collections and/or accounts receivable, preferably in a professional services firm.
Familiarity/Experience with Aderant Expert or a similar accounting system would be an asset.
Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set schedules and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of business and legal terminology.
Capacity to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.
Flexibility to work overtime during peak billing periods.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Benefits
Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
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