Client Accounting Manager
Location: New York, New York
Description: The ONeil Search Group is currently interviewing Client Accounting Manager right now, this position will be dwelled in New York. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Reporting to the Revenue Controller, the Client Accounting Manager is responsible for Managing the daily billing related activities of a team of 8 ? 9 in the Client Accounting G! roup for the New York office.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the daily activities of their team focusing on: volume of bills being prepared, quality of the invoices being sent to the partners and then clients, timeliness of bill preparation and ensuring open and frequent communication between the team members and the partners they support.
Train and mentor new and existing staff in the client accounting group.
Ensure that workload is evenly distributed between team.
Supervise and participate in providing accurate billing information as requested, including analysis of billing, work in process and unapplied funds.
Train lawyers and paralegals on invoice review.
Participate in the maintenance of client/matter billing rates submission templates and work on a collaborative basis with the Accounting Systems team for the integration with Elite.
Participate in maintaining the management summary of billing arrangements.
Participate ! in the development of improvements to the client accounting pr! ocess, including updating procedure and training manuals.
Participate in the implementation and testing of systems upgrades to billing related software.
Process bills for designated partners including: submission and coordination of narrative client invoices and e-Bills utilizing eBilling Hub and/or third party e-billing vendor websites.
Responsible for holding monthly meetings with Partners and other lawyers to discuss the status of their client matters.
Responsible for the monitoring and status reporting of unbilled time and other necessary follow up to ensure timely processing of invoices, adjustments as needed and payment to the firm.
Review timekeeper diaries and costs for compliance with client/outside counsel guidelines. This includes the processing of corrections as needed and coordination with the e-Billing team to minimize delays in uploading or rejection of the client invoices.
Ideal Experience:
Minimum of 12+ years ! of relevant billing and client relationship experience at a professional service firm or law firm is required.
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
Proven record of implementing client accounting operational and procedural improvements.
Experience with Elite is a plus.
4 year business degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 in major and overall. Degree in Accounting, Accounting Systems or Management Information Systems is a plus.
Proficiency with Excel and Word.
An innovative team player that is willing to pitch in when needed and offer ideas to better the group.
A person whose personal behavior reflects positively upon the firm.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
Critical Competencies for Success:
Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills which is effective at all levels, particularly with attorneys.
Detail oriented with an emphasis on technical tasks, strong writing and interper! sonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, conse! nsus-driven, partnership environment with highly skilled professional.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to The ONeil Search Group.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:30:47 GMT
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