Billing Assistant - New York
Sidley Austin LLP - New York City, NY
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The Billing Assistant will provide billing and administrative support to Billing Specialists and Billing Managers. The position provides exposure/opportunities to learn the firm’s billing operations and to interact with the firm’s lawyers, secretaries and other accounting departments. This individual must be flexible, well organized, detail oriented and deadline focused.Perform invoice maintenance as directed by Billing Specialists. This may include but is not limited to: narrative edits, time transfers, invoice splitting and cost exception updates.Prepare and print draft bills, and other client reports as necessary.Assist with the printing, sorting and routing of monthly proformas.Upload electronic invoices upon request and ensure processing is accurate and efficient. Monitor the status of the electronic invoices to ensure the invoice is moving towardapproval and payment. As needed, submit appeals through the electronic billing systems. Submit accrual estimates and billing rates/fee offers in the electronic billing systems. Follow up with attorneys as requested by Billing Specialists or the Billing Manager.Provide high levels of customer service to attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters.Perform various administrative duties such as duplicating, mailing, proofreading and scanning of invoice packets.Serve as the billing point person for a small portfolio of client and billing partners, with oversight by the Billing Supervisor and Manager. Assist with special projects which will include, among other projects, testing related to system upgrades or conversions.New York Applicants (and roles reporting to New York): Salaries may vary by location. In New York, the estimated target salary range of this role is $67,000 - $89,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email employees should contact Human Resources).Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working in an office environmentProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelPreferred:Previous law firm or professional services firm experienceExperience with 3E and ebilling HubOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Created: 2024-09-30