Client Accounting Coordinator

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom LLP

$90K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum one year of billing and collection experience
  • Proficient in relevant software (e.g., Aderant, Excel)
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex billing and client analysis projects
  • Manage unbilled and accounts receivable balances for assigned partners
  • Review outstanding invoices and proactively address uncollectable items
  • Respond to inquiries from clients and within the firm
  • Prepare bills and supporting documents for accounts receivable processes
  • Document partner meetings and action items for follow-up
  • Maintain updated partner and client profiles

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Generous paid time off and leave options
  • Learning and professional development opportunities
  • Well-being classes and programs
  • Opportunities to engage in community service
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking aClient Accounting Coordinator to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Palo Alto or Los Angeles office (hybrid). The Client Accounting Coordinator provides client accounting analysis, billing and collection support to partners.  Coordinates client accounting activity for assigned partners and practice areas to meet service guidelines. Works closely with Client Accounting Supervisor.

  • Handles complex billing and client analysis projects.
  • Manages assigned Partner(s) INV (Unbilled and AR) balances.
  • Reviews outstanding INV reports and is proactive to prevent stale or uncollectable INV.
  • Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys and support staff.
  • Provides relevant knowledge and support to others in the Firm.
  • Ability to formulate strong work team relationships both internally and externally.
  • Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate back-up required to process A/R write-offs, retainer and on-account applications, etc.
  • Documents meetings/discussions with partners for actions and/or later follow-up.
  • Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
  • Maintains complete and up-to-date profiles for each partner and/or client.
  • Updates and maintains task list for billing, collections, accruals, action items and responses.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
  • Manages Firm resources responsibly.
  • Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team.
  • Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Aderant, StarCollect, TheSlate, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
  • Ability to work and develop skills independently
  • Deals courteously and effectively with others
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrates close attention to detail
  • 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

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum one year billing and collection experience with some account analysis related functions

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

  • 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.

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The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position is eligible for overtime pay and may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Salary Details

PAL: $90,000 -$100,000; LA: $85,000 - $95,000

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