Client Account Specialist

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States MAP SSG Inc Full time
Job Title: Client Account Specialist

MAP SSG Inc is seeking a highly skilled Client Account Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for the successful execution of our billing and collection strategy for our assigned partners and office/practice groups.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the billing and collection process to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment of clients for assigned partners, practice groups, and/or offices.
  • Monitor assigned partner's monthly aging AR reports and take appropriate action to ensure each invoice is paid on time and in full; direct teams to follow-up on underpayments and help with resolution, as needed.
  • Update key finance reports (e.g., projection amounts, clear and concise billing or AR comments) daily, to ensure timely and quality reporting for Senior Management
  • Strong understanding of more complex billing processes and ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.
  • Follow-up with assigned partners and escalate any billing or collection issues or delays to Client Account Manager.
  • Respond to billing and AR inquiries. Preparation of bills, including narrative descriptions, transfers and on account applications, with strong attention to detail and proofreading.
  • Interpret, advise and influence your assigned partners by reviewing their SOE, understanding the billing arrangement and billing frequency of each matter and client.
  • Obtain and understand Engagement letters and Outside Counsel Guidelines so you can comply with client requirements. Review timekeeper diaries and costs to ensure compliance with client outside counsel guidelines
  • Collaborate with internal clients and other finance teams, such as Pricing Operations and ebilling, to ensure accurate client invoices, submission requirements, and reporting
  • Coordinate and lead UBT/AR meetings with your assigned partners regularly (e.g., at least once a month) and make sure you come prepared to those discussions.
  • Monitor bill processing status and perform necessary follow up.
  • Ensure successful submission of E-Billing thru Billblast or directly through the clients 3 rd party E-Billing vendor.
  • Collaborate with the Client Account and Revenue Operations teams to develop efficiencies in the billing process.
  • Validate and test functionality and reports during billing system and report upgrades.
  • Support the Client Account team, as needed, with all aspects of day-to-day operations of the client accounting team in accordance with Firm Policies and procedures.
  • Take part in ad hoc client analysis projects as requested and handle a portfolio of complex matters; special projects, as assigned.
  • Clearly document areas of responsibility for partner requirements, including key client requirements (billing, collecting, fee arrangements) in order to allow more streamlined collaboration, clarity, and coverage among team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
  • Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
  • 3-4 years of relevant billing and client relationship experience at a professional service firm or law firm is required.
  • Proficiency with Excel and Word
  • Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
  • Strong listening skills and ability to communicate clearly
  • Detail-oriented with good foundational knowledge of billing and collections processes, strong technical billing and client service skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, consensus-driven, partnership environment with highly skilled professionals
  • Demonstrates strong customer service for both internal and external clients
  • Able to work independently and make informed judgments and decisions; possesses professional maturity to know when to escalate issues that have a financial impact on the firm
  • Has the ability to anticipate clients' needs and future requests based on trends
  • Proactively seeks ways to make improvements
  • Exhibits leadership characteristics and displays sound work ethic
  • Acts as a role model and subject matter expert to the junior staff

The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 at the time of posting.



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