Law Firm Billing Specialist
Remote Washington ChicagoDenver +3 Full-time Mid-level Accounting
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Fawkes IDM. Remote, United States · full-time · $55,000–$88,000 base.
SalaryStated by Fawkes IDM
$55,000 – $88,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Fawkes IDMOur estimate for the market: $84,000–$136,900Median $127,500
Below the market median of $127,500 for mid-level accounting roles in Washington, compared against the Washington market.
Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $127,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationWashington
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$55,000–$88,000
PostedFeb 19, 2026 · 8mo ago
Also hiring inChicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles +1
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Check attorney rates, client billing rules, fee limits, discounts and matter budgets across your assigned portfolios
- Move prebills through approval to final invoices, then submit bills in the formats clients and attorneys require
- Set up electronic billing accounts with internal teams, resolve submission problems and follow invoices through acceptance and payment
- Answer billing questions, explain special arrangements and prepare requested reports on accruals, audits, payments and realization
- Track prebill progress and unapplied or trust funds, coordinating payment applications and updates for partners
What you bring
- You have worked as a biller in a law firm
- You bring experience with financial management systems and complex accounting analysis
- You can use advanced Excel and reporting skills to support billing analysis
- You hold a degree in accounting, finance or business, or have equivalent experience
Who this fits
This remote, mid-level role suits someone with law firm billing experience who can manage assigned attorney portfolios and coordinate with clients, attorneys and accounting teams. The listed base salary is $55,000 to $88,000 per year.
From the employer
The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing the billing process, and billing arrangements,for assigned attorney portfolios.
Responsibilities:
- Verifying rates with the rate analysts, reviewing, and implementing the outside counsel guidelines, monitoring fee caps, tier discounts and matter budgets; setting-up and monitoring alerts; and communicating with the firm’s Billing & Intake Committee regarding discounts, write-downs, and write-offs.
- Managing the prebill to the final bill process; ensuring that billing attorneys receive accurate prebills and that they return their prebills in a timely manner; submitting finalized bills/eBills in the appropriate template format, adhering to the attorney and client specifications; and confirming the final bills have been submitted to the client and are posted in the accounting system.
- Collaborating with the eBilling Coordinators regarding new client account set-ups with eBilling requirements; collaborating with the Accounting Systems Administrator to update appropriate fields according to client billing guidelines; submitting invoices electronically, taking accountability for successful submission and troubleshooting issues; and proactively following-up regarding acceptance and timely payment of invoices.
- Communicating directly with clients as requested or as established. Concisely communicating arrangements with attorneys and clients on their matters; and providing clients with requested information on any special billing arrangements. Responding to all inquiries relating to same.
- Responding to inquiries relating to accruals, audits, and payment reports; recommending solutions based on billing trends relating to realization; and preparing ad hoc reports upon request.
- Maintaining updated pre-bill statuses within the billing system for assigned portfolios.
- Monitoring unapplied credit balances and offering resolutions when applicable, as well as assist Accounts Receivable with accurate payment applications. Keeping partners updated on available unapplied and trust funds and applying funds when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
- Prior law firm experience as a biller required.
- Experience with Financial Management Systems software.
- Related experience performing complex accounting analysis utilizing advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Benefits
The anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 to $88,000