Job Overview
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Legal Billing Accountant to manage financial workflows. In this role, you will handle critical billing and payment processes, ensuring absolute accuracy across variable rate structures and custom client arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to provide financial oversight and help shape efficient accounting operations for a growing, modern firm.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-of-month payouts to co-counsel attorneys, ensuring accuracy across varying rate structures
• Prepare and process custom client invoices reflecting tailored billing arrangements and negotiated discounts
• Maintain detailed financial records and logs for all client billing and attorney payment transactions
• Reconcile accounts to ensure all payouts and receivables are accurately tracked and reported
• Support month-end close processes and ensure timely completion of all financial obligations

Scope

• Handle billing and payment workflows for a growing AI-native law firm
• Ensure compliance with US accounting standards and professional services billing practices
• Collaborate with internal team members to streamline manual billing and payout processes
• Provide financial oversight that supports the firm's custom and variable pricing model
• Contribute to building more standardized and efficient accounting operations

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Prior experience working with US-based companies or financial institutions
• Accounting certification preferred (e.g., CPA or equivalent chartered accountant credential)
• Previous experience supporting US law firms is a strong plus
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.