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Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Client Accounting Coordinator

Accounts Payable/ReceivablePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of relevant firm computer software, such as Aderant, Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
  • At least one year of legal billing experience with some account analysis-related functions.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills, attention to detail, and sound independent judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, work independently and develop skills, and work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines across multiple projects with shifting priorities, work in a demanding fast-paced environment, and handle sensitive matters confidentially.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex billing and client analysis projects.
  • Review information for clients and matters partners are responsible for billing and collecting, including unbilled and unpaid bills and unapplied credits, and take appropriate action or record data as needed.
  • Prepare internal request forms, including accounts receivable write-offs and transfers to non-billable.
  • Monitor the billing system to confirm the status of pending billing matters, including write-offs, transfers to non-billable, and specialty rates, and update logs as appropriate.
  • Review new matters twice monthly and coordinate with partners and secretaries to obtain e-billing matter IDs.
  • Identify new matters requiring task codes and coordinate with Client Matter Modify to ensure matters are properly set up in the time-entry system.
  • Coordinate daily e-billing rejections and invoice adjustments, review them, recommend and advise billers on responses, and follow up as required.
  • Respond promptly to information inquiries from attorneys, legal assistants, and business services professionals, including answering the firm's billing and collection help line.
  • Update and maintain logs for billing, reminder memos, and responses.
  • Maintain complete, up-to-date files for each assigned partner and/or client.
  • Communicate evolving situations that may require Manager follow-up and suggest possible solutions.
  • Use firm resources responsibly.
  • Maintain a regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team, meet with clients, use on-site equipment, and perform other on-site functions.
  • Comply with and understand firm operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Actively enhance knowledge of Client Accounting procedures and processes.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Skadden helps corporations, financial institutions, and governments with complex cross-border legal matters. Its practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, corporate restructuring, tax, insurance, and government enforcement, plus international litigation and arbitration. In London, the firm draws together UK, European, and US capabilities to handle M&A (including Takeover Code), financial services regulation, EU competition, employment, IP, IT, data protection, and cybersecurity. The goal is to provide high-quality legal guidance and representation for multinational matters, helping clients navigate regulation, manage risk, and reach business objectives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1948

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