Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

Location: Washington, District Of ColumbiaType: Direct HireJob #1090Salary: $95,000 Senior Client Accounting CoordinatorORGANIZATION: International Law FirmLOCATION: Washington, DCBENEFITS: Base salary to $105K, and Well Paid Bonus. All Medical, Dental Vision Coverage; Generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Transit; All firm Amenities and additional benefits discussed in your welcome package during onboarding.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projectsPerform client accounting and collection activities for assigned clients in a timely mannerMonitor aging of unbilled fees for assigned partners and/or clientsMonitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable, unapplied funds and collection effortsReviews outstanding balance reportsMeet with Accounting team to discuss monthly billing, outstanding invoices and strategy for collectionsGenerate Proformas for each assigned partner at the beginning of each month, after the time entry deadlinePrepare billing packages for each assigned partner (draft cover letters, invoices, etc.)Review Proformas for misallocated time and ensure time entries are in accordance with client policyCommunicate new/changes in client policies to timekeepersDraft invoices based on partners' mark-up, including: Write-offs, in accordance with firm policies/proceduresPerform time entry narrative changes with respect to additions, corrections and deletionsVerify client-specific rate accommodations and if necessary, apply approved discounts to the face of the invoices; keep track of volume discounts based on thresholds reachedTrains, mentors and assists Client Accounting Assistants and CoordinatorsTrack status of bills submitted, identify issues, and work to address rejections and reductions as they ariseAble to assume a leadership role when supervisor or manager are absentREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree required5+ years of previous client billing or client billing accounting experience in a law firm or professional services organizationWorking knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Word and ExcelKnowledge of relevant firm computer software programs, including AderantPerform all job duties with a commitment to providing superior service to clients and attorneys while producing a high quality work productAbility to multitask and prioritizeOutstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independentlyAbility to adapt to new assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment is required