Position: Legal Biller and Cash Application/Reporting Specialist
Location: Roseland, NJ

Job Description:

• Advanced knowledge of legal billing workflow including preparation of proformas, attorney time & cost edits transfers, execution of bills, LEEDs (electronic billing), scanning, and mailing. Month-end bill production and distribution. Takes ownership of their function and supports others within their team.
• Knowledge of client matter number creation and ability to interface with other departments to get stuff done efficiently in pleasant manner.
• Experience with cash application including invoice look-up and discovery. Check/wire remittance scanning into accounting system and daily online bank deposits. Candidate will report upon daily deposits and reconcile to nightly cash book.
• Strong knowledge of online banking functions (report printing, wire notifications, positive pay etc.) receipt posting and disbursements necessary in reporting on cash flow.
• Daily review and annotation of bank history reports for transaction completeness and fraud review. Distribution of same reports to accounting staff plus follow-through on open items.
• Knowledge of trust accounting especially retainer drawdowns including billing and pre-petition bankruptcy emergent requests.
• Must be able to multi-task and answer client or attorney requests related to billing inquires including invoice re-production, client balances (WIP/AR) OPRA audits and Purchase Orders in timely fashion.
• Experience with professional accounting software (Sure Point preferred) and a desire to learn new ways to build improved efficiencies. Adaptable and flexible nature.
• Possess aptitude and willingness to learn and add value. Perform special projects, plus you will have the opportunity to join community forums.
• Takes ownership of their function and supports others within their team (cost allocations).
• Excellent computer proficiency and talent for using online banking/software/systems Intermediate skills in MS Excel and Word.
• Critical thinker who produces accurate, quality, and timely results with minimal supervision. Team player and willingness to learn other aspects of accounting linked to billing and banking.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written). You will be interfacing with every member of our community.

Education:

• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred. Candidate with equivalent 3-5 years' work experience in the legal field will be considered.