Billing Supervisor (Law Firm Experience)
IDj-21026
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$145000 - $160000 / yr
We are conducting a search for an experienced Billing Supervisor with a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of billing or client accounting experience, ideally within a law firm environment. Experience with Aderant required, along with two years in a supervisory or leadership role.
The ideal candidate will supervise the daily activities of departmental personnel and ensure that operational needs are met. Provides problem-solving assistance and participates in large department projects. Provides suggestions and alternatives to improve the client accounting process as a whole.
What You'll Do:
- Facilitates optimal day-to-day operations of all department functions, including developing local workflows/guidelines and ensures accurate, timely responses for departmental services.
- Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations, and long-range plans.
- Recommends and implement changes and improvements in methods and procedures to higher-level management.
- Ensures billing staff follow through with assigned Billing Partners to complete billing actions; assist partners with billing and collection challenges.
- Prepares client bills and design complex/customized charts and reports to accompany bills.
- Collects accounts receivable and support effective billing/collections strategies by analyzing reports, identifying trends, and meeting with partners to discuss goals, issues, and objectives.
- Communicates professionally with internal and external clients, including communicating with clients (verbally and in writing) on behalf of partners regarding unpaid bills and partial payments/on-account payments.
- Builds strong working relationships across the department to maximize collections processes.
- Conducts monthly review of partner investment reports.
- Provides daily oversight of assigned business services professionals: define performance expectations, monitor performance, delegate assignments, resolve conflicts, and guide problem resolution.
- Uses the Firm’s performance management process to communicate expectations, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
- Prepares performance evaluations and recommend salary increases (where applicable).
- Recommends and participates in disciplinary procedures; initiate disciplinary procedures in collaboration with Human Resources and/or Firm management.
- Advises employees on timely escalation of critical and/or sensitive billing matters; handle complex/sensitive matters requiring independent discretion and judgment.
- Participates in interviewing, selection, and training processes.
- Recommends guidelines and practices that promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service, and improved employee relations aligned with the Firm’s Core Values.
- Communicates and administers departmental policies and procedures consistently with the Firm’s philosophy.
- Develops and communicates departmental guidelines/procedures.
- Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals.
- Monitor time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports for accuracy/appropriateness and compliance with Firm policies.
- Develops and monitors budget for assigned department (where applicable).
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
- Manages Firm resources responsibly.
- Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of six (6) years of client accounting (billing) and/or related financial experience in a law firm or professional services firm environment which includes experience with Aderant or similar accounting software applications
- Minimum of two years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Knowledge of Client Accounting best practices, trends, and techniques.
- Proficiency with relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to provide excellent customer service and build effective working relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to provide excellent customer service and build effective working relationships
- Close attention to detail; strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise others; organize/prioritize/delegate; coach and use problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures; handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality; use discretion and independent sound judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities; work well in a demanding, fast-paced environment; work independently and within a team (including acting as a role model).
- Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process (where applicable).
- Flexibility to travel, to adjust hours, and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
