Billing Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Osler

Osler

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S.

and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal field.

Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas.

Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We care about our staff and the working environment here proves it

Reporting to the Manager, Client Billing Services, the Billing Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting in all phases of intake and client billing requirements.

This is a detail-oriented position with an emphasis on tenacity, time management, technical tasks and interpersonal skills.

Major Responsibilities:

Review engagement letters, outside counsel billing guidelines and document billing related details where appropriate to ensure billing compliance with client requirements
Ensure accurate and timely set up and maintenance of client/matter rates and budgets in both the accounting system and 3rd party ebilling platforms, as well as special fee arrangements in the Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) database
Liaisons with clients on rate submissions through 3rd party ebilling platforms and resolving outstanding issues regarding same
Responsible for submitting client accruals and budgets on a timely basis
Monitor monthly and annual rate setup and submission deadlines for ebilling clients, liaise with pricing analytics team to obtain new rates, and ensuring submission is completed prior to deadline
Expert in rates management structures in Aderant that supports the billing process and provides guidance to the billing and ebilling team
Manage all communications for billing rates, special arrangements and outside counsel guidelines through generic engagement mailbox
Maintain and update training documentation and recordings pertinent to administration of billing rate and special billing arrangements
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, management, external vendors, and contacts at all levels of the organization
Responsible for assisting in special client/matter billing and pricing initiatives as assigned
Responsible to identify business requirements that will need technical development to support the initiative and to create or update processes
Utilizes software to monitor systems, develops quality metrics and actionable recommendations

Position Requirements

Education and Experience_

The position requires a College diploma or University Degree specializing in a business discipline, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Prior work experience in finance / billing / project management function within the legal or professional services industry is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills_
Highly analytical problem solver and mastery of advanced data functions (pivots, vlooks, formulas, etc.)
Very high attention to detail and accuracy with numbers, while maintaining efficiency
Ability to perform at high levels in a fastpaced everchanging work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Knowledge of SQL would be an asset but not required
Experience with eBilling systems (e.g. Legal Tracker, Counsellink, Tymetrix, etc.)
Experience with Accounting System, Aderant or Elite
Comfort with synthesizing large data sets, sourced from differing systems
Proven ability to work crossfunctionally with Accounting, Finance and other business units
Proactive approach to work, with mindset of continuous innovation and improvements

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies.

Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

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