Billing Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Fasken

Fasken

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm and voted Canada's Best Employer 2024.

Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut'ina lands.

Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In the Life

Reporting to the Manager, Billing and Collection in our Vancouver office, the Billing Coordinator is responsible for all phases of client billing for their assigned portfolio of lawyers.

In the role, the successful applicant will be accountable for billing, drafting and finalizing client invoices, billing analysis, and collaboration with their billing peers in order to attain the Firm's billing goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparing and processing all client billings, including:
Processing accounts for final review and esignature by lawyers
Finalizing and cancelling invoices
Processing partial credit notes and bill cancellations
Preparing and printing to PDF monthly proformas for assigned lawyers
Answering all incoming billing related inquiries from lawyers or assistants
Completing a variety of miscellaneous billing duties including writeoffs and transfers of work in progress (WIP), revaluing WIP due to currency fluctuations, setting up special rates on files and revaluing WIP, and updating timekeeper billing rates and revaluing WIP as necessary
Assisting with the yearend audit as required
Assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned

Must Haves

Having a strong client service approach you're ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
Caring about one another you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
Working collaboratively you're a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fastpaced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Why Work With Us
Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include:

A health and wellness subsidy
An annual education & tuition reimbursement
Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
Short term and long term disability insurance
Personal days
Employee & family assistance program
Paid vacation and sick days
Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Monetary incentive for employee referrals
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

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