About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions At Kirkland & Ellis, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class legal services-and that starts with a strong financial backbone. Our Finance and Billing team is an essential part of our success, ensuring smooth operations and providing vital support to our attorneys and clients. We're looking for a detail-oriented
Revenue Coordinator to join our team. If you're passionate about finance, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Overview: As a
Revenue Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind our billing and collection processes, ensuring that all invoices are accurate, timely, and meet client expectations. Working closely with attorneys, clients, and the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in optimizing cash flow and supporting the overall financial health of the firm. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and managing complex billing processes.
Key Responsibilities: - Own the Billing Process: Take charge of the entire billing lifecycle for assigned partners and clients. You'll generate, review, and finalize invoices, while ensuring compliance with client policies and maintaining excellent relationships along the way.
- Stay on Top of Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding invoices, unapplied funds, and accounts receivable to ensure timely payments. You'll collaborate with attorneys and clients to manage collections and resolve any payment discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Meet regularly with the Revenue team and partners to discuss billing statuses, strategy, and collections efforts. You'll be a key player in ensuring the firm's financial processes run smoothly.
- Complex Billing Solutions: Handle more intricate billing matters, such as client-driven requests, rate accommodations, and high-level write-offs. Your ability to think on your feet and problem-solve will be invaluable.
- Generate and Review Proformas: At the start of each month, you'll create detailed Proformas for each assigned partner, review time entries for accuracy, and make necessary adjustments to ensure client expectations are met.
- E-Billing Expertise: Manage the the electronic billing process for your clients and attorneys using LEDES files and eBillingHub and ensure that invoices are successfully submitted to clients. You'll troubleshoot any issues with submissions, ensuring timely resolution.
- Be the Link Between Teams: Act as the point of contact between clients, partners, and e-billing vendors to ensure smooth operations. You'll track submissions, resolve rejections, and work to minimize reductions on client invoices.
- Track Payments and Coordinate Collections: Stay on top of payment statuses for assigned clients, proactively coordinating collections with the broader finance team, partners, and clients to ensure cash flow remains uninterrupted.
- Provide High-Level Client Service: Offer exceptional support to partners and clients regarding billing questions, outstanding invoices, and payment discrepancies. Your interpersonal skills will ensure positive and productive relationships.
Qualifications & Requirements What We're Looking For: - We're looking for a finance professional who is motivated, organized, and capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should be detail-oriented, a great communicator, and thrive on finding solutions.
Experience & Expertise: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of billing experience in a law firm or professional services company preferred.
- Familiarity with eBilling and financial management software is a strong plus.
Key Skills: - Strong organizational and time management skills-able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in billing.
- Superb interpersonal skills for collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive problem-solver who can adapt quickly to new challenges.
Growth Potential: We value strong performance and a growth mindset! Opportunities for expanded responsibilities and career progression within the Revenue function are available for those who demonstrate initiative and drive.
Technologies/Software You'll Use: - Microsoft Office Suite: Especially Excel and Word for data analysis and reporting.
- Elite 3E: Financial management system used for billing and invoicing.
- E-Billing Systems: Including eBillingHub and other client-specific platforms for seamless billing submission.
How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click Apply Now. The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York City. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation New York City: $74,000 -$99,000
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