NERA Billing Coordinator (Chicago)

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

NERA’s Chicago office currently has an opening for a Billing Coordinator to deliver our client invoicing and enhance our billing processes. The Billing Coordinator will work with the administrative team in supporting directors across all global business lines and groups. The right candidate will be expected to work both independently on client invoicing as well as cooperatively with the administrative team and coordinate the regional delivery as we adopt a collaborative and collegial approach.

Previous finance or accounting experience is highly desired to fulfill this role. Training for all in-house systems and processes will be provided. The role will involve various project management and complex tasks that are often highly confidential and time sensitive, working with the director, the administrative team and corporate controllership. You will be working with colleagues across multiple offices and their clients, so strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating and overseeing billing processes; directing the work of the Billing Administrator; liaising with the directors, administrative team, and the corporate billing and controllership groups Verifying that project specific billing details and instructions have accurately been set up using NERA’s project management system, Claim.Check

Confirming sub-contractor fees, special consultant fees and expenses for billable projects are accurate and available to be included on client invoices

• Reviewing draft and final invoices, associated documentation, and project reports for accuracy before distribution to clients
• Maintaining a record of delivered invoices
• Following up outstanding invoices with directors; communicating with internal administrative team, the corporate billing team and clients

Requirements:

Minimum five years’ experience providing administrative finance or accounting support, preferably in a legal or professional services environment E-billing experience highly desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Personable, diligent, with exemplary attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple competing deadlines

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, as well as a willingness to learn new software and programs Strong oral and written communications skills including proofreading and editing Outstanding client interaction and interpersonal skills Good judgement and ability to work independently and discreetly

The applicable base salary for this role is $85,000 - $90,000 per year and eligible for overtime. ​ The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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As part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) Management Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting (http://www.nera.com/) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

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