Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?
Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than seventy years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.
Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaney’s, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.
We are recruiting a Billing and Collections Manager to join our Finance/Accounting department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing entire billing and accounts receivable cycle
- Managing billing process and the team of Billing Coordinators
- Resolving complex billing issues
- Coordinating with Lawyers and Legal Assistants on matters related to their billings
- Ensuring accurate and timely invoices submission
- Ensuring compliance with firm’s billing policies
- Compiling billing data and metrics into billing reports
- Ensuring prompt payment collections
- Managing collections process and the team of Collection Coordinators
- Coordinating with clients on escalated client issues, billed amounts and receivables
- Following up with clients for payments, including sending payment reminders
- Monitoring and reporting overdue accounts and short payments
- Supporting the Accounting team on clarifications related to amounts collected against various bills
- Compiling collections data, trends and metrics into collections reports
- Supervise, mentor and train billing and collections staff and monitor their work
- Setting performance goals for billing and collections teams/coordinators
- Review and implement improvements in billing and collections processes to enhance accuracy and speed
- Coordinating with IT and Senior Manager to streamline processes
Qualifications:
- Professional designation in accounting or finance an asset
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role, leading a team of finance professionals
- Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
This is a full time in-office position.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to Anthony Belmonte at abelmonte@blaney.com. In your email, make sure to include the job title in the subject line. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.