Revenue Assistant

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

About the Role

The Revenue Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Office Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Revenue Advisor and Revenue Coordinators in all aspects of the billing process, while finalizing invoices in line with internal and external regulation and legislation including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Criminal Finances Act Solicitor’s Accounts Rules, and Money Laundering regulations. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Processing Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) write-offs as appropriate
• Applying Billed On Account balances as requested
• Supporting the Manager, Revenue Operations Advisor, Revenue Operations Coordinators, and E-billing Coordinators with ad hoc requests
• Processing time/costs transfers and narrative edits to timecards as required
• Liaising with Revenue Operations Coordinators to ensure all invoices are generated and queries are responded to in a timely manner
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Possess the ability to manage own workload and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• Display good organizational skills

And have:

• A high school diploma, A-Level graduate, or equivalent
• Prior work experience in a professional services environment, preferably
• Experience in using financial systems, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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