Billing Team Lead

Billing Lead at a Top AM Law Firm

Hybrid Flexibility

Responsibilities:

• Streamline the billing process, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions.
• Ensure prompt invoice processing and resolve billing issues with clients' financial teams.
• Monitor WIP, aged A/R, and unapplied cash; manage inventory to ensure timely WIP relief.
• Onboard and train new team members on accounting functions and firm policies.
• Prioritize tasks and manage team workload effectively.
• Update billing protocols for partners and clients.
• Ensure compliance with client/matter setups, e-billing codes, budgets, and AFAs.
• Process complex billing accurately and finalize invoices in firm software.
• Submit e-bills and resolve rejection issues; monitor billing status.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, attorneys, and administrative departments.
• Recommend efficiency improvements and ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Support billing/collection team and finance personnel to meet firm goals.
• Handle ad hoc projects and prepare reports as requested.
• Provide coverage during team member absences.
• Perform other billing/collection duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Business.
• 5+ years’ experience in a large law firm billing department or similar industry; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Elite (Enterprise or 3E) or Aderant preferred; familiarity with Design Gallery, ARCS, Target*Cash, Intapp Open, and Intapp Time is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with BillBlast, eBilling Hub, and E-Billing vendor sites preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Self-starter with initiative and responsibility.
• Works well independently and in a team; detail-oriented and results-driven.