Billing Manager at Jackson Walker

Please note that Jackson Walker is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.Billing ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: AccountingReports To: Billing Department ManagerJackson Walker the largest law firm in Texas has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Billing Manager in our Austin office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties of this position include but are not limited to:Open and maintain all Firm client/matter numbers. Set up formats special rates and all information needed for billing (addresses phone numbers etc.).Review the Engagement Letter for compliance with Billing & Collection guidelines and set up the billing system to comply with the clients billing arrangements. Check attorney rates and set up special rates or disbursement rates as necessary.Manage the clients trust/retainer account and confirm amounts are applied or distributed correctly.Print and distribute pre-bills for attorney review and completion as requested. Manage the receipt of pre-bills via the Prebill Manager Application. Follow up with attorneys on the return of their pre-bills and report attorneys who are not in compliance to Firm management.Edit and modify pre-bills per attorney instruction and confirm compliance with Firm Billing Guidelines.Process appropriate approved unbilled write off forms.Responsible for the distribution of the Firm invoices to the client via the preferred method of delivery; mail e-mail or submitting via an electronic billing website.Cancellation of cash receipts and invoices and reapplication of same as necessary.Research and provide requested billing information and reports to attorneys or clients.Change originating credits when requested and approved by Firm management.Work with both the conflicts and collections departments in resolving billing and collections issues as they arise.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred; high school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in a law firm environment required with minimum 5 years legal billing experience.Proficient knowledge of legal accounting software; e-billing and Aderant experience highly preferred.Strong computer proficiency in the following Microsoft Office programs Excel Outlook and Word.Ability to work under time constraints alone or in a team environment.Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact to clients attorneys and other staff members.Working Conditions:Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact us atRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Revenue Cycle Management,Athenahealth,ICD-10,Management Experience,Medical Coding,ICD-9,Medical Billing,Budget management,CPT Coding,Leadership Experience,Medicare,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1