The Operations Coordinator supports the Forensic Services practice at Charles River Associates by managing billing, project administration, client and vendor communications, marketing, and office logistics, ensuring smooth operations and client service in a professional consulting environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage high-volume project billing, including preparing invoices, drafting work descriptions, and obtaining approvals
Follow up on and report outstanding project unbilled amounts, receivables, and write-offs
Provide project administration support such as conflict checks, client retention letters, and vendor invoice processing
Maintain calendars, coordinate travel, and handle routine administrative tasks
Oversee client relationship management database and support marketing and business development activities
Manage office tasks including supplies, building access, and deliveries
Coordinate logistics for meetings and client events, including technology setup and catering
Act as liaison with corporate departments and handle internal and external communications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a support or billing role, with experience in professional services preferred such as consulting, law, or financial services
Strong client invoicing experience, ideally with exposure to time-based and fixed price billing, in a high volume environment
Experience with financial management invoicing software
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proven contract management capability, including editing, facilitating, and maintaining client and/or vendor retention letters
Prior experience with client communications and outreach
Exceptional attention to detail with a quantitative orientation and focus on quality in work product
Displays good judgment and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Energetic self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, including a cooperative and professional attitude
Well organized, flexible, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
A high level of initiative, a strong work ethic, and dedication to quality
Ability to manage high volume project billing, including preparing and ensuring accuracy of invoices, drafting work descriptions, and obtaining relevant approvals
Ability to work closely with the corporate finance department to proactively resolve billing issues
Ability to follow up and provide regular reporting on outstanding project unbilled, receivables, and write-offs under the direction of Vice Presidents and project managers
Ability to deliver project administration support, including overseeing conflict checks, client retention letters, project code requests, processing vendor invoices, team expense reports, check requests, and timesheets in a timely manner
Ability to provide general administrative support such as maintaining calendars, routine correspondence, coordinating detailed travel arrangements, maintaining files, and providing administrative backup for other support roles
Ability to oversee client relationship management database and deliver marketing and business development support, including social media platform updates, marketing event logistical support, and material preparation
Experience handling office tasks such as vendor management (e.g., Parks, Xerox, Amazon orders), supplies management, snacks, coffee, breakroom, building management (e.g., issues, access, lost badges), and evidence receipt deliveries from clients
Ability to act as a central point of contact for staff requests, gatekeeper for front door, and routine kitchen maintenance tasks (e.g., daily rinsing and weekly cleaning of coffee machine, running dishwasher, ensuring refrigerator is emptied routinely)
Ability to ensure adherence to corporate and practice marketing and social media protocols
Experience managing logistics for internal and external practice meetings and client events, including technology setup, meeting room reservation, and food ordering
Ability to act as an internal and external liaison with corporate departments such as Human Capital, Information Technology, Financial Administration, and Communications
Proficiency in technology and learning new software programs quickly
Notary certification is preferred but not required
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 with potential bonus incentive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits
Work location flexibility with a hybrid model of 3 to 4 days in the office and remote work options
Skills development programs, including technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring
Opportunities for internal firm development activities and leadership growth
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