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Sidley Austin LLP · 17 hours ago

Billing Assistant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$66K/yr - $75K/yr

Sidley Austin LLP is a law firm seeking a Billing Assistant to provide billing and administrative support to Billing Specialists and Billing Managers. The role involves performing invoice maintenance, preparing client reports, and ensuring accurate processing of electronic invoices.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform invoice maintenance as directed by Billing Specialists. This may include but is not limited to: narrative edits, time transfers, invoice splitting and cost exception updates

Prepare and print draft bills, and other client reports as necessary

Assist with the printing, sorting and routing of monthly proformas

Upload electronic invoices upon request and ensure processing is accurate and efficient. Monitor the status of the electronic invoices to ensure the invoice is moving towards approval and payment. As needed, submit appeals through the electronic billing systems

Submit accrual estimates and billing rates/fee offers in the electronic billing systems

Follow up with attorneys as requested by Billing Specialists or the Billing Manager

Provide high levels of customer service to attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters

Perform various administrative duties such as duplicating, mailing, proofreading and scanning of invoice packets

Serve as the billing point person for a small portfolio of client and billing partners, with oversight by the Billing Supervisor and Manager

Assist with special projects which will include, among other projects, testing related to system upgrades or conversions

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel3EEbilling HubAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working in an office environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Able to work under pressure

Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Preferred

Previous law firm or professional services firm experience

Experience with 3E and ebilling Hub

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley is an elite global law firm.

Founded in 1866

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sidley.com

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