Billing/Accounting Coordinator (Legal firm) - Professional Development Opportunities

Downtown Pittsburgh law firm is in need of a Billing/Accounting Coordinator.  The selected candidate will be responsible for compiling, managing and executing attorney billing as well as accounting functions to include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.

Duties to include:

·         Runs pre-bills for attorneys by designated billing periods

·         Reviews and edits pre-bills in response to attorney requests

·         Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner, notably electronic billing using third party billing software

·         Familiar with and applies billing policies per client

·         Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required

·         Ability to set up billing procedures for new clients

·         Process daily accounts receivables

·         Process weekly account payables

·         Process daily client check requests

·         Create and distribute weekly and monthly reports

·         Knowledge of and experience with general accounting principals

·         Knowledge of journal entries

·         Processes monthly bank account reconciliations

·         Process bi-monthly payroll in conjunction with a payroll processor

·         Knowledge of trust accounting

·         Process write offs and adjustments as per Firm policy

·         Utilizes computerized accounting and billing software programs  (Word, Excel) to perform duties and responsibilities

·         Ensures strict confidentiality at all times

·         Assists with special projects as necessary

 Requirements:

·         3+ years billing and e-billing in a law firm environment

·         Associate degree in Business, Accounting or related field a plus

·         Ability to organize work flow and use time efficiently

·         Possess strong attention to detail

·         Strong and verbal communication skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with attorneys and staff

·         Ability to adapt to cyclical periods, peak workloads, new assignments and

·         Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction