Billing Specialist POST NUMBER: 464412
Vaco has partnered with a client in the legal industry in Chicago to fill a Billing Specialist position. This role requires one year of experience and supports a client-focused environment, ensuring accurate and timely billing while maintaining system integrity.
Job type: full time
Pay: $32.97/hour – $41.21/hour (based on experience, education, and skill level)
Expected hours: 38-40 hours per week
Physical setting: office
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience: At least one year of general accounting or billing experience; legal billing and electronic billing experience preferred
Work location: In office for first 90 days; then hybrid schedule
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare, review, and edit client pre-bills
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Ensure accuracy and timely distribution of final invoices
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Process write-offs and write-downs with appropriate approvals
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Maintain accurate billing system data
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Respond to attorney inquiries regarding bills and billing procedures
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Follow established billing cycles and cut-off deadlines
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Ensure compliance with internal billing policies
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Work independently while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines
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Assist with basic financial analysis, including reviewing client billing histories
Requirements:
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Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Minimum of one year of general accounting or legal billing experience; legal billing and electronic billing experience preferred
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Experience with specialized accounting or billing software preferred
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, including Excel
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High attention to detail and strong numerical aptitude
Benefits:
This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities.
Vaco by Highspring 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.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring 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.