Account Manager

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a firm that focuses on skill development and departmental collaboration. The firm is seeking an experienced account manager to join our growing client accounting team. This position will be responsible for managing various account portfolios and will interface extensively with our clients, our partnership and firm senior management. Highly experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

This role is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage revenue of accounts portfolio across billing, ebilling, collections, accruals / budgeting, and client service and attorney team engagement
• Research, identify and take necessary steps to resolve obstacles to prompt, high quality billing that is compliant with client billing guidelines, and to reduce the length of revenue cycle for target accounts
• Negotiate special payment arrangements and timely follow-up according to established schedule in line with the Financial Policies of the Firm
• Provide commercial analysis, insight and advice to attorney teams and assigned partners regarding client service,  and financial performance in terms of client revenue and realization
• Contribute to the efforts to improve the overall performance and service level of the revenue team via leading pilot program for ‘end-to-end’ client account management within the Finance organization

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in high volume/dollar, automated, law firm finance role, including billing or collections
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and negotiations skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be client service focused
• Experience with Aderant or other legal finance software required
• Proficient in Excel and Word
   

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).