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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 3 days ago

Senior Client Accounting Coordinator

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for delivering high-quality legal advice and innovative solutions. The Senior Client Accounting Coordinator will provide client account analysis and billing support to partners, coordinating client accounting activities and ensuring timely preparation of client bills.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects

Reviews outstanding balance reports and is proactive about trouble spots

Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate back-up required to process requests

Implements Client Accounting procedures, processes and goals by coordinating work effort including timely preparation of client bills and follow-up on outstanding balances with secretarial and other Firm business services professionals

Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys, and business services professionals

Provides relevant information, guidance and support to others in the Firm

Ability to formulate strong work team relationships, both internally and externally

Works with supervisor(s) to coordinate departmental workflow, provide solutions to problems and develop creative approaches to accomplishing departmental goals

Communicates issues and escalates as needed

Identifies and communicates to supervisor training and coaching needs of department business services professionals

Trains, mentors and assists Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed

Ability to assume a leadership role when supervisor/manager is absent

Maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client

Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others

Manages Firm resources responsibly

Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

AderantLegal billing experienceExcelOutlookWordAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Aderant, Outlook, Excel, Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrates close attention to detail

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of five years of legal billing work experience including account analysis related functions

Aderant, Elite or 3E experience

Benefits

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.

Generous paid time off.

Paid leave options, including parental.

In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Robust well-being classes and programs.

Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Company

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees