Sandberg Phoenix Recruiting for a Billing Specialist
Join Sandberg Phoenix team in our St. Louis office as a billing specialist in the accounting department.
At Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., we believe that each member of our firm is a valuable member of the team where excellence, mutual respect, personal responsibility and community service are the values we support each day. Shareholders, associates, paralegals and staff work in an open, collegial environment that makes it easy to collaborate on projects, problem-solve, and work as a team in servicing our clients.
As a billing specialist, you will receive challenging projects and handle responsibilities to include:
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Generate a high volume of bills per month based on assigned timekeepers.
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Prepare for monthly billing process to include managing paperless proformas, performing additions or edits as needed, reconciling over and under realizations and sending bills out.
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Masters client billing guidelines and examines work for accuracy and conformity to client guidelines and firm policies and procedures.
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Review and verify accuracy of billings and provide supporting documentation when necessary.
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Research and respond to inquiries regarding client billings.
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Effectively communicate with internal and external clients on billing inquiries.
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Responsible for finalizing and reporting daily time along with tracking late timesheets.
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Create billing reports and spreadsheets for analysis by firm management.
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Generate reminder statements.
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Prepare matters for final billing.
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Suggest improvements for billing process and systems procedures.
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Assist Billing Manager and Chief Financial Officer with special projects.
Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities should include:
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Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and to complete in a timely fashion.
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Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff in person, by email and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
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Analytical skills necessary in order to review proformas, make edits in compliance with billing policies.
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Ability to input data into accounting software with a minimum of 60 wpm keyboarding skills.
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Perform arithmetic calculations in preparation of billing proformas.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer, copier, facsimile, and telephone.
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Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
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Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing a high volume of clerical tasks and performing other essential duties.
PRIOR EXEPRIENCE:
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One year of billing or accounting experience.
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Professional service firm experience preferred. Will consider a new graduate.
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Elite and eBilling Hub experience a plus.
EDUCATION:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration/Management with an emphasis in accounting.
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Knowledge of basic accounting and billing principles.
If the above describes you, come join our team.
Sandberg Phoenix offers a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits. Please submit resume and salary requirements athttp://www.sandbergphoenix.com/careers/. Sandberg Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.