POSITION: Client Billing / Accounting Supervisor (Remote to start)
COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $90,000 – $115,000, commensurate with experience, yearly performance-based bonus, generous vacation package, 401K plus match, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and more!
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA | San Francisco, CA | San Jose, CA
THE ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the daily activity of department personnel and ensure operating needs are met
- Provide problem solving assistance and participates in large department projects
- Provide suggestions and alternatives in order to improve the entire client accounting process
- Participate in the interviewing and selection process
- Support training of assistants, coordinators, analysts and specialists
- Oversee annual reviews; prepare performance evaulations and recommend salary increases
- Provide guidance in the resolution of problems
- Ensure billing staff follows through with assigned Attorneys and Partners to complete all billing actions
- Ensure client satisfaction in processing invoices and all accounting matters
- Conduct review of partner investment reports; manage accounts receivables
- Communicate with internal and external clients in a manner that is professional, knowledgeable and reflective of the Firm's strategy with respect to billing outstanding amounts
- Design and administer special billing arrangements
- Develop strong working relationships with others in the department in order to maximize collection processes
- Ensure the implementation of and participation in the disciplinary action and termination of employment processes
- Oversee and ensure proper maintenance and day-to-day operation of all department functions
- Schedule department projects, day-to-day work and long-range plans
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, attorneys and staff
- Recommend and implement changes and improvements in methods and procedures to higher level management
- Develop, implement and uphold department and Firm policies and procedures
- Monitor and approve staff attendance, time reports and overtime
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of client accounting (billing) and/or related financial experience in a law firm or professional services firm environment
- 2+ years of strong supervisory or leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with Aderant, Elite or similar accounting software applications
- Work effectively in a team environment and act as a role model for Client Accounting employees
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Deal courteously and effectively with others while delegating work effectively
- Personally handle more complex issues/duties requiring independent exercise of discretion and judgment
- Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs
TO APPLY: If your experience meets the requirements of this position, please submit your resume for consideration.
