Cherrie Ramtahal
New York,NY
Summary
Efficient Billing Administrator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in invoice management, financial record keeping, and customer service. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless billing operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Administrator (Contract)
Outten & Golden LLP
New York, NY
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared and processed monthly prebills and statements for partners in a timely manner
- Attended billing meetings with assigned partners for discussions on client billing & retainer status
- Prepared and reviewed retainer, engagement letters and initiated new client matters
- Responded to billing related questions and client inquiries from Inbox
- Prepared and maintained contingency spreadsheets and fee applications
- Reviewed settlement paperwork, post settlement payments received and billing process
- Updated CFO regarding delays that arise and Ad hoc billing related projects
Client Billing Coordinator
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
New York, NY
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Reviewed pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions
- Generated and distributed pre-bills monthly, processed edits, summarized receipts for third parties
- Prepared client statements, timekeeper summaries, WIP, expenses incurred and billed
- Addressed inquiries billed and unbilled totals, payment status, matter history and applied retainers
- Prioritized tasks to ensure invoices were distributed and maintained on client e-billing sites
- Collaborated with attorneys, clients, secretaries, departments to assist with client billing collection goals
- Performed 3E testing for company’s conversion and trained team members on processes
- Collaborated on special projects, generated reports, and tracked monthly Partner Personal Billing
Billing Coordinator
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
New York, NY
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared monthly invoices for clients and attorneys, incorporated revisions, generated final invoices for approval and posted bills
- Executed complex bills (including, e.g., multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills) in a timely manner
- Reviewed client guidelines and ensured electronic billing per client guidelines to e-billing websites
- Monitored unbilled inventory to ensure invoices are prepared and finalized promptly
- Assisted attorneys and clients with requests for accruals, budgets, and overall billing inquiries
- Monitored time entries for compliance, research and respond to inquiries regarding proformas
- Trained and mentored new employees, reviewing 3E, billing process clients and firm guidelines
- Created ad-hoc reports and assisted with special projects as needed
Professional Liability Billing Specialist
Mendes & Mount LLP
New York, NY
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Responded to information requests from lawyers, clients and administrative staff related to inventory levels, time cost entries, billing reconciliations, outstanding receivables, and payments
- Collaborated with accounting regarding billing, collection matters, tracked status of bills submitted to e-billing vendors and updated departmental databases when matters were concluded
- Distributed and finalized draft invoices based on attorney’s markup including write offs, time transfers, time entry and narrative changes
- Resolved issues with rejections and updated CRS payment of arrears per matter
- Generated customized spreadsheets regarding current and outstanding amounts per clients’ needs
- Prepared check requests and wire transfers for settlement funds and/or third-party vendor payments
Billing Administrative Assistant
Ropes & Gray LLP
New York, NY
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Responded to information requests from lawyers, clients, administrative staff related to inventory levels, time cost entries, billing reconciliations, outstanding receivables, and payments
- Managed Finance department mailboxes responded and completed internal request for information
- Assisted timekeepers and secretaries with diary entry issues, transfers of time and costs between matters
- Provided backup for billing coordinators, clients and attorneys with invoice copies and unbilled inventory for lawyers particularly excel reporting and BRL dashboards
- Produced and distributed standard unbilled proformas which recap client/matter time, write-offs of aged or disputed balances and disbursements
- Managed configuration of New Client Set-Up for E-billing clients
- Ensured E-invoices were submitted on a timely basis, revised invoices, and resolved rejections
- Supported clients and partners requests for accrual information and maintained entry logs
Education
M.B.A - Business - Finance
Metropolitan College of New York
true07-2026
B.A - Human Services
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NYSkills
- 3E
- Aderant
- Elite Enterprise
- E-Billing Hub
- Filevine
- MS Word
- Excel
- Arcs
- Imaging
- Client billing management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Billing Administrator (Contract)
Outten & Golden LLP
07.2024 - 09.2024
Client Billing Coordinator
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
10.2023 - 02.2024
Billing Coordinator
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
04.2022 - 10.2023
Professional Liability Billing Specialist
Mendes & Mount LLP
11.2021 - 04.2022
Billing Administrative Assistant
Ropes & Gray LLP
10.2019 - 11.2021
M.B.A - Business - Finance
Metropolitan College of New York
B.A - Human Services
Metropolitan College of New York
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