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Are you a Client Account/Billing Specialist with law firm experience?   Would you like to join one of the top law firms in the US?    If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Client Account Specialist to join their Finance & Accounting team in DC. In this role, you would manage the full client billing and collections lifecycle for a portfolio of complex client accounts while partnering closely with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to deliver exceptional service. This position is ideal for an experienced law firm billing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex billing challenges, and is committed to delivering outstanding client service.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full billing and collections process for an assigned portfolio, from client engagement through payment collection.
• Build trusted relationships with attorneys, clients, and business professionals to ensure timely, accurate billing and compliance with client requirements.
• Handle complex billing arrangements, including client-level billing and collection activities.
• Prepare, review, and finalize prebills and invoices, ensuring adherence to client billing guidelines and outside counsel requirements.
• Submit and monitor electronic invoices, troubleshoot submission issues, and collaborate with eBilling Coordinators to ensure successful processing and payment.
• Partner with Rate Analysts to verify rates and implement billing guidelines, fee caps, discounts, matter budgets, and related alerts.
• Monitor collections, unapplied cash, trust balances, and payment activity while working with attorneys and clients to resolve outstanding issues.
• Analyze billing and collection trends, prepare forecasts and reports, and provide recommendations to improve realization and financial performance.
• Respond to inquiries regarding accruals, audits, payment status, and other financial matters.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to billing team members while supporting cross-training and knowledge sharing across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Prior law firm billing experience required.
• Experience working with financial management systems and electronic billing platforms.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data.
• Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, client service, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as business needs require.

 
Solid compensation ($60 - $98K, depending upon experience) plus OT and potential discretionary annual bonus.  Great benefits including health insurance.   Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.  
 

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