Billing Supervisor

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual is a must (French/English)
• 5+ years of experience in billing in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Must be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills. Possess a high degree of confidence, professional maturity and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with accounting and billing software programs. Excellent computer skills, with proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of Aderant or similar accounting software systems considered an asset.
  Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work structure.
  Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• Guide, train and develop Billing team members
• Assist with various process improvement initiatives relating to Billing
• Assist in resolving or redirecting escalations related to all finance operations for professionals and staff in the Montreal office
• Coordinate and participate in testing for system upgrades and other enhancements
• Assist in completion of annual performance reviews
• Liaise with the legal professionals, management and members of the finance team to ensure needs are addressed in a timely manner
• Work directly with specified portfolio of Billing Professionals (MBP) to manage the billing related process from beginning to end including compliance with clients’ guidelines and engagement terms relating to rates, content and relevant changes based on MBPs instructions
• Address queries received on billing related issues and process
• Review and ensure completeness of NBI forms to ensure tax is appropriately applied
• Set up bill formats based on special rates and in compliance with client requirements
• Following-up with Billing Professionals to ensure WIP is being billed on a timely basis as well as other finance related practice management issues as required
• Review draft bill for errors and obtain approval from lawyer to finalize bill
• Other duties as assigned and in alignment with the Firm’s Strategic Plan