Description
The Billing Analyst will provide Billing Services to the offices of Baker McKenzie.
Responsibilities :
Prepare invoices in accordance with Firm billing policies, guidelines and standard processes
Prepare draft invoices, review and revise narratives in accordance with Firm standards, execute time / cost transfers and other value adjustments;
finalize invoices and ensure that invoices are delivered for payment (via e-mail, post or e-billing as applicable); execute all billing tasks in accordance with established standard processes
Identify and resolve technical issues consulting with others as appropriate and escalating issues to management on a timely basis
Maintain and update client billing information, instructions and requirements necessary in processing invoices
Evaluate complex situations using multiple sources of information, exercising good analytical skills as well as evaluate judgment based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated and / or novel situations
With limited supervision, work independently to complete assigned tasks and work responsibilities in order to meet agreed objectives;
consider the impact of recommendations when making decisions or resolving problems
Exchange ideas and information effectively in a concise and logical way, and be sensitive to audience diversity
Exercise required degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and in handling sensitive issues
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Skills and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, finance, liberal arts, or related courses
Prior experience in a billing role
General understanding of accounting or finance principles as well as the specific law firm or professional service accounting structure, environment and requirements
Knowledge and experience of financial systems (SAP preferred but not required)
Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook)
Keen attention to details and effective organizational skills
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
Have confidence to escalate and ask questions, especially when being asked to deviate from standard processes.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands, including learning new skills when required
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative
Flexibility to work a reasonable shifting schedule is required