Billing Clerk

**Billing Clerk**

**Lloyd Burns McInnis LLP**

We are Lloyd Burns McInnis LLP, a boutique insurance defence law firm located in downtown Toronto. We are seeking a Billing Clerk to join our team on a full-time basis. You will work closely with our Accounting Manager, our 21 lawyers and legal assistants. This role is perfect for someone with attention to detail, the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, who is able to work independently and also within a team.

As a Billing Clerk, you will support and coordinate the billing process across the firm with a focus on using third party billing platforms such as Bottomline and TyMetrix. You will be responsible for sending WIP lists to lawyers on a monthly basis, pulling and organizing pre-bills, following up with lawyers for approval, processing and submitting direct and third party billing. Preparing and submitting bills through third party platforms will be a significant part of this role.

You will be responsible for investigating and correcting docketing discrepancies, following up and resolved rejected bills, handling appeals, assisting with rate set ups, answers billing inquiries, and assisting with conflict checks.

You will also be responsible for managing our Accounts Receivables, including contacting and following up with clients for payment.

**Scope of Duties**:
As a Billing Clerk, here are some of the things that you would be tasked with:

- Coordinate the billing process on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Pulling WIP lists and following up on files to be billed.
- Pulling pre-bills for review and following up on lawyer approval for billing.
- Review, process and send bills out to clients directly and using Third Party Billing platforms (such Bottomline and Tymetrix)
- Monitor and follow up on rejected bills, and handle appeals.
- Ensure monitoring and follow up of billing timelines.
- Update billing rates, including setup and maintenance of internal rate charts as well as in Soluno.
- Support conflict searches as necessary.
- Investigate and correct various discrepancies, such as incorrect billing rates, double entries, etc.
- Answer various billing questions from lawyers and staff.
- Support the onboarding process for new staff related to billing processes
- Has 2-3+ years of experience in a billings/accounting role.
- Has experience using third party billing platforms such as TyMetrix and Bottomline.
- Has experience using docketing and billing platforms such as Soluno.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention-to-detail.
- Is an excellent written and verbal communicator.
- Can follow instructions, work independently, and provide meaningful contributions as a member of a fast-paced team.
- Comfortable working with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Word, Outlook and DMS, and billing software/platforms
- Loves staying organized and meeting deadlines.
- Brings positivity, optimism, trustworthiness, agility and drive.

**Additional Requirements**:

- A police check from your municipal police force is required following acceptance of the position.

**What we offer**:

- A hybrid workplace, staffed by smart, experienced and friendly lawyers and professionals who can deliver mentorship and support
- Health and dental care coverage from start date.
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Fun Environment: annual spring party, annual anniversary staff party and many other social events.

**Other things to consider when applying**

**Diversity & Accessibility**: LBM is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and accessible to applicants, staff, clients and visitors with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Pay: $55,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Legal Billing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3S5