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Billing Specialist

Toronto, ON, CA Montreal, Quebec, CA Ottawa, ON, CA

Apr 21, 2026

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026); and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

Dentons has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist in one of our Toronto, Ottawa or Montréal offices (please note for the Montréal office, candidates are required to be bilingual). This position reports to the Billing Supervisor located in Toronto and is scheduled to work 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. During peak periods (mid-month billing and month-end), some overtime and flexibility may be required to meet demands of the role. Discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential to this role and required at all times. This role is a hybrid role requiring some in-person presence in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review and finalize draft accounts into finalize invoices.
• Process billing transfers, write-offs and post into the Finance system.
• Apply a clear understanding of when to issue credit notes versus invoice reversals and action each accordingly.
• Prepare, review and issue complex client and/or internal Firm invoices.
• Monitor and follow up on work-in-progress to support timely billing.
• Manage a high volume team inbox, respond directly or assign to appropriate inquiries as appropriate.
• Ensure all invoices comply with Firm policies and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Provide assistance and backup support as required to administrative assistants and other Finance teams, as required.
• Review and determine tax application for client invoices.
• Respond to client and lawyer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Other special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have working knowledge of the billings process and other general accounting procedures.
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills are necessary.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to ensure all Firm policies and control procedures are met.
• Excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and effectively with individuals at all levels within a team-oriented environment.
• Must be resourceful and demonstrate strong problem solving skills, with the ability to make judgment calls in an experienced and professional manner.
• Able to work efficiently/accurately with little instruction or supervision while demonstrating initiative.
• Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Experience with 3E and Billstream systems is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual (French/English) is preferred (and required if the candidate is in the Montréal office).
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferable.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This role is a replacement position.

The target salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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