Billing Support Coordinator

Billing Support Coordinator

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Billing Support Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative client billing support to the firm's clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing billing process to include time capture, data review and correction, final submission to meet all Firm-required deadlines, maintenance of billing records, and research of disputes and discrepancies
• Processing bills in accordance with established client and Firm guidelines, including consistency of styles for individual billing partners
• Reviewing draft bills to ensure completeness and accuracy of all information submitted, including client-specific work codes and rate structures
• Identifying billing issues and/or problems and working with billing attorneys to resolve; troubleshooting issues, as directed
• Coordinating with billing attorneys on all monthly pre-bills and necessary revisions

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 2+ years relevant work experience within a law firm or similar environment is required. Accounting and/or billing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn e-billing and bill submission processes
• Computer aptitude; experience using current Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office applications (including Excel and Outlook). Experience with an enterprise accounting system preferred
• Proficiency in the use of document management systems

Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC $70,000 - $80,000 per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.

Skills & Technical Requirements:

• Minimum of two years prior relevant work experience within a law firm or similar environment is required. Accounting and/or billing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn e-billing and bill submission processes.
• Computer aptitude; experience using current Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office applications (including Excel and Outlook). Experience with an enterprise accounting system preferred
• Proficiency in the use of document management systems.
• Ability to efficiently proof and edit (using edit marks) non-routine correspondence, reports and tables for typographical errors and sentence structure.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical and percentage calculations.
• Maintain organized record keeping and filing systems.
• Strong focus on client service and responsiveness.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of responsibilities and the aptitude for effective and creative problem solving.
• Strong communications skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Self-starter who can manage priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other team members across the Firm.
• Excellent organizational skills; a meticulous level of attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and convey instructions effectively with a high degree of courtesy and tact, including the ability to independently initiate follow-up.
• Ability to work for more than one person and prioritize assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is mainly sedentary

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work overtime, when needed.