Description

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Billing Supervisor in our Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. 

The Billing Supervisor is primarily responsible for the effective hands-on coordination and management of the e-billing and Payment cycle workflow, related to payment posting, charge corrections, monthly reconciling of payments to bank deposits for the Firm’s offices.  The Billing Supervisor is also responsible creating reports reflecting billing, auditing, expense data, and detailed, client-specific invoices and adjustments.    

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Ensures accurate observance of e-billing requirements and processes
• Prepares monthly, semi-monthly and ad-hoc billing reports for internal and external clients
• Ensures timely invoice submission to clients, based on established timelines
• Creates and distributes ad hoc operational and billing reports to management as requested
• Works with Controller and Accounting Department to identify, review and recommend changes to automate or enhance timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency of billing processes
• Supports internal and external auditors as requested
• Supervises e-billing and receivables staff
• Evaluates e-billing and receivables staff skill levels, recommends any necessary training/changes
• Delegates assignments and projects to staff as appropriate

• Demonstrated ability to work well, be influential and articulate initiatives, projects, results, and analyses to senior leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Work efficiently with the ability to multi-task and set priorities while maintaining and delivering the highest quality work product accurately
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, adapt to a fast paced high pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional, collaborative team 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Five years of legal billing/receivables experience and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and billing software; Advanced experience in e-billing
• Two years of supervisory experience in similar role and ability to assume a leadership role
• Advanced knowledge of MS Applications to include Excel, Outlook, and Access

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.