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    Billing, Collections & Back-Office Operations

    THE CHALLENGE

    The revenue cycle is the lifeblood of a law firm, yet it is often plagued by friction. When time entry lacks discipline, billing is delayed, and collections depend on individuals chasing down clients, cash flow suffers. A disjointed back-office can lead to unmanaged WIP, aging AR, and an inefficient close cycle that frustrates both attorneys and staff.

    What May Be Happening Inside the Firm

    • Time entry is inconsistent and requires constant reminders
    • Billing cycles are delayed or overly complex
    • Collections lack ownership, rhythm, or accountability
    • WIP and AR balances are growing without clear resolution paths
    • Accounting workflows and month-end closes are slow and manual
    • AP processes lack structured controls or vendor accountability

    HOW WE HELP

    We help firms build a clearer, more accountable revenue cycle. From time entry discipline to WIP management, billing, and collections, we establish consistent rhythms and clear ownership. We also review back-office operations, streamlining accounting workflows, close cycles, and reconciliations to ensure your administrative team is operating efficiently and effectively.

    Accounting Operations & AP Controls

    Beyond the revenue cycle, we help law firms improve accounts payable, vendor setup, W-9 collection, bill approval routing, expense coding, payment controls, bank and credit card reconciliations, AP aging review, month-end close procedures, and accounting workflow documentation. We focus on back-office accounting process improvement, giving your firm the operational rigor it needs without acting as your generic bookkeeper or CPA.

    TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

    • Revenue cycle rhythm design and implementation
    • Billing and collections accountability frameworks
    • WIP and AR aging management strategies
    • Accounts payable control and approval workflows
    • Month-end close optimization and back-office workflow review

    BEST FIT FOR

    • Firms struggling with slow billing cycles or growing AR
    • Firms seeking to improve cash flow predictability
    • Back-office teams needing better structure and workflow efficiency
    • Firms looking to tighten AP controls and accounting operations

    Ready to Discuss Your Firm's Needs?

    Schedule an introductory call to explore how we can help your firm build stronger operations and better financial clarity.

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