Billing Manager (Hybrid) #34897
Accounting Finance

Chicago Direct Hire Aug 1, 2023

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Billing Manager to join our client in either Chicago, IL or Washington DC for a hybrid opportunity! The Billing Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the client billing function including supervision of the billing staff and ensuring client bills are accurate and submitted timely. This Direct-Hire opportunity is offering $130,000-$150,00/year!

Responsibilities of the Billing Manager include:

Hire, train, and evaluate the billing staff which includes monitoring work flow in order to meet strict deadlines
Oversee the billing process from start to finish, following firm and client guidelines and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of client bills
Run paperless pre-bills monthly, or on-demand
Monitor the progress of billing throughout the month, and follow up on late submissions
Research WIP not billed timely and report to Management
Set up and maintain client billing rules, codes and timekeeper rates
Edit pre-bills according to attorney instructions and client guidelines
Set up, post invoices, and maintain various e-billing systems
Submit non-electronic invoices by e-mail or mail
Resolve invoice disputes on a timely basis
Prepare and submit client budgets, accruals and other reports
Respond to billing requests from clients
Create and maintain internal client billing instruction documentation
Train billing attorneys and assistants in policies and procedures for processing bills within Aderant Expert and Pre-bill Viewer
Develop effective working relationships and communicate with attorneys, staff, clients and vendors
Interface with accounts receivable staff to resolve internal e-bill audit and other collection issues
Identify trends and problems and suggest and implement business process improvements

Requirements of the Billing Manager include:

Bachelor’s degree in required
Minimum of 5 years of billing and supervisory experience in a law firm
Experience with legal billing and electronic billing required
Experience with Aderant Expert accounting software strongly preferred
Experience with Pre-bill Manager and Expert Image preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required with proven Excel skills
Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to balance multiple tasks with proven strong time management skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to resolve complicated issues
Experience maintaining confidentiality of financial and personal data

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.