To provide Billing Services to the offices of Baker McKenzie.
Main responsibilities
Prepare invoices per Firm billing policies, guidelines, and standard processes
Prepare draft invoices, review and revise narratives following 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 per 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 to meet agreed objectives; consider the impact of recommendations when making decisions or resolving problems
Exchange ideas and information effectively concisely and logically, and be sensitive to audience diversity
Exercise a required degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and in handling sensitive issues
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Technical skills, qualifications 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 detail and effective organizational skills
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
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
About us
Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bakeryunmatched
Billingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Diversityunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Legalunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Exchange Serverunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Qualitative Analysisunmatched
SAPunmatched
Technical Consultingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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