About the Opportunity
- Working closely with partners and legal assistants to prepare client accounts in a timely manner by preparing reports, creating prebills on demand and assisting with regular billing and special billing requests
- Reviewing all client accounts for accuracy and adherence to outside counsel guidelines
- Uploading the Firm’s accounts into the client’s e-billing system and managing all issues related with the uploads
- Assist with managing the monthly accrual process and uploading it to the client’s e-billing system, as required
- Answering questions about the billing process, invoices, billing templates and billing issues
- Analyzing monthly reports and contracts from lawyers regarding credits in WIP, unapplied matter credits, disbursements and aged WIP
- Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing results necessary to meet or exceed the department’s overall objectives and improve processes and procedures
About You
- Post-secondary education in accounting or finance is required
- Minimum of three years of related billing experience is required
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is an asset
- Client-service oriented, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Tech-savvy with knowledge of e-billing formats and systems would be considered an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Flexible to work overtime when necessary
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with professional services billing system (i.e., Aderant, Elite) would be considered an asset
- Problem-solving skills in order to correct invoice errors and discrepancies promptly to ensure that accounts are processed and presented to clients in a timely fashion
- Ability to adapt to various clients’ e-billing systems
- Ability to work in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment
Salary Range
$60,000 - $73,000 / year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.