Client Accounting Accruals Coordinator

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Client Accounting Accruals Coordinator to join our Firm. This position will be based in our NYC office (hybrid). The position provides client accounting analysis and estimation, tracking, and accurate reporting of unbilled legal expenses (accruals) and collaboration with legal business services professionals to meet reporting deadlines.

• Coordinates client accrual requests end-to-end.
• Prepares/forwards accrual requests, runs the relevant unbilled/accrual data, and compiles for distribution.
• Validates and reconciles matter/billing details across E-Billing platforms and Aderant to ensure accurate routing.
• Maintains accrual request administration and distribution controls for deadlines and formatting as required by client.
• Oversees matter cleanup and resolves missing/unclear matter identifiers to ensure complete and accurate accrual reporting.
• Coordinates follow-ups, handles accrual exceptions and applies documented special routing requirements for specific partners/clients.
• Navigates various E-Billing platforms.
• Clearly communicates and responds to inquiries and requests made by clients, attorneys, and business services professionals.
• Coordinates Client Accounting efforts on AR & Unbilled outstanding balances in collaboration with billing, secretarial, and other Firm business services professionals.
• Research A/R & Unbilled balances for Firm wide clients.
• Documents meetings/discussions with billers, partners and clients for actions and/or later follow-up.
• Communicates issues and escalate as needed.
• Interacts daily with the E-Billing, Billing & Collection teams.
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understand Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with Aderant, Bill Blast and client eBilling platforms (e.g., CounselLink, Legal Tracker, Collaborati).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of Billing or Collections experience in a law firm or professional services environment

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community, and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you

achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.  Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.

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