About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500+ lawyers) operating from 19 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

The Revenue Operations Assistant will support the Associate Director Revenue Operations and Revenue Operations Coordinator specific to the Firmwide Shared Services functions of the Billing Services department. This role includes both financial system operational responsibilities, as well as supporting the Billing Services team, and will evolve based on financial system requirements and processes.

Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Review and maintain client/matter codes and information.
• Review and process requests for corrections to time entries.
• Modify and reconcile time error uploads, as required.
• Assist with maintenance of timekeeper administration in the Firm's time recording application.
• Assist finance team in reconciliations and data integrity verifications in 3E.
• Assist the Associate Director Revenue Operations and Revenue Operations Coordinator as needed on various ad hoc projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• The Revenue Operations Assistant will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or equivalent professional work experience. Previous finance experience in a law firm of professional services company is preferable but not essential. Training will be provided to the extent required.
• The Revenue Operations Assistant is expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing superior service while producing a high quality work product. The ability to multitask and prioritize is essential.
• The Revenue Operations Assistant must possess outstanding interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independently. The ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment is required. Additional requirements include outstanding customer service demeanor and flexibility for possible overtime hours.
• Experience with report writing tools, including SSRS is beneficial. Strong analytical and technical skills are necessary.
• Opportunities to expand responsibilities and progress within the Finance function are available for individuals based on strong performance and the desire to grow.

Technologies/Software:

• MS Office with emphasis on strong Word and Excel skills
• Elite 3E
• Electronic Billing Systems
• SSRS Reporting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

How to Apply

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