Client Accounting Coordinator

Job Description Summary :

The Client Accounting Coordinator role is a junior level, hands-on position that is responsible for managing the financial aspects of an assigned partners’ portfolio in accordance with the Firm’s and Client’s standards. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to learn and grow on a dynamic team, in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. This position can be based in any of our Bay Area (CA), Seattle (WA), New York (NY) or Washington offices. The work schedule for this position (non-exempt) will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 9 am - 6 pm.

Job Description :

Client Matter Set Up and Maintenance

• Responsible for setting up and maintaining attorney billing rates, discounts, and deferrals, etc. to ensure and accurate billing process.
• Responsible for reviewing engagement letters and billing guidelines to make sure matters are set up according to firm / client standards.
• Continuous maintenance and documentation of all non-standard billing requirements.

Management of Pending Accounts

Prebills

Collections

Desired Skills and Qualifications :

Reporting to the Client Accounting Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of finance and / or general accounting experience; Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance required. Experience with legal billing and accounting systems is a preferred.

Benefits and Compensation Details :

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is :

$60,000 - $85,500

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.