Senior Billing Specialist

Senior Billing SpecialistNew York, Dallas, HoustonSummaryA premier, global law firm seeks a Senior Billing Coordinator to join its Finance and Accounting Department. The firm is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers with 16 offices across six countries.The Senior Billing Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for a designated group of billing partners who work with the firm's largest clients. This individual will be responsible for managing each partner's portfolio, including the timely execution of billing and collections. The Senior Billing Coordinator will own the full revenue cycle, from the distribution of proformas through invoice payment. A successful candidate will cultivate strong working relationships with partners, clients, administrative staff, and fellow members of the billing and finance team. The ideal candidate will be based out of the New York, Houston or Dallas office.Responsibilities- Manage the end-to-end billing lifecycle for assigned partners, from proforma distribution through invoice submission, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client guidelines, including rate validation and monitoring of tiered and volume-based discounts.- Proactively monitor accounts receivable, with particular attention to aging invoices and short payments.- Engage with partners to forecast monthly billing and collections targets.- Coordinate with partners to facilitate timely follow-up with clients on overdue payments.- Oversee electronic billing through eHub, ensuring accurate and successful e-billing submissions.- Deliver consistently exceptional service to clients and internal stakeholders, building strong partnerships grounded in trust and reliability.- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to support overall team success.- Take full ownership and accountability for all assigned work, ensuring tasks are completed accurately from start to finish and that results are dependable.- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.Qualifications- Four-year college degree preferred.- Minimum of five years of billing experience at a law firm.- Prior experience working with 3E and/or Elite required.- Solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, address issues effectively, and foster productive working relationships.- Sound judgment and the ability to exercise initiative.- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.- Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances.- Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment.- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.- Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals.- Ability to carry moderate objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.- Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 25 lbs.Compensation: $110,000.00-$120,000.00, plus bonus