Billing Specialist (Chicago)

We are seeking a Billing Specialist with at least one years' experience to join our Accounting Department in our Chicago office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates and edits client pre-bills (BIM's).
• Ensures the accuracy and timely distribution of final bills.
• Processes write-offs/write-downs and obtains proper approval when required.
• Maintains the integrity of the billing system information.
• Responds to individual attorney requests and questions regarding specific bills and the billing process.
• Adheres to established billing cycle/cut-off dates.
• Ensures compliance with Taft's billing policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time restraints.
• Responds to requests requiring analysis of client billing histories and other basic financial analysis.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in accounting or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year general accounting or legal billing experience required.
• Experience working with specialized accounting/billing software strongly preferred
• Legal billing experience, including electronic billing, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet applications including Excel.
• Strong numeric aptitude and attention to detail.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $35.99/hour to $48.35/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Candidates interested should apply here.