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Billing Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, or business administration. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under business operations, and employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for billing professionals with strong systems experience. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to prove your value.
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Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Revenue Cycle Operations department in our Chicago office as a Specialist: Billing.
The Specialist: Billing manages a portfolio of Firm partners in support of their client invoicing. Primary responsibilities include managing WIP inventory, executing bills, solving problems and providing exemplary service to partners and clients.
The position involves tactical work execution while managing the overall WIP cycle and requires a combination of service and operational excellence commitment, communication, collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Executes the full scope of tasks required to manage WIP and issue client invoices of assigned partners
- Ensures work is accurate, timely and compliant with prescribed agreements
- Develops strong working relationships with partners, clients and colleagues
- Develops comprehensive knowledge of assigned partners’ needs, preferences and service requirements
- Responds quickly and proficiently to partners; keeps them fully updated on their billing activities
- Takes the lead in ensuring swift problem resolution through coordination with appropriate parties, devising creative solutions and persistent communication
- Maintains documentation of current statuses and action items
- Performs analyses on WIP and billing processes
- Provides recommendations for enhancements to processes and systems
- Provides assistance, guidance and backup to colleagues
Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience: Two years working in a professional environment, preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
- Technological savviness, required
- Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
- Advanced command of Microsoft Office Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.), preferred
Performance Traits:
- Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
- Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
- Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
- Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
- Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
- Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
- Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
- Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
- Solid professional judgment
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
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Posted Pay Range: The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $77,000.00/Yr. and USD $102,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
Overview:
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Revenue Cycle Operations department in our Chicago office as a Specialist: Billing.
The Specialist: Billing manages a portfolio of Firm partners in support of their client invoicing. Primary responsibilities include managing WIP inventory, executing bills, solving problems and providing exemplary service to partners and clients.
The position involves tactical work execution while managing the overall WIP cycle and requires a combination of service and operational excellence commitment, communication, collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Executes the full scope of tasks required to manage WIP and issue client invoices of assigned partners
- Ensures work is accurate, timely and compliant with prescribed agreements
- Develops strong working relationships with partners, clients and colleagues
- Develops comprehensive knowledge of assigned partners’ needs, preferences and service requirements
- Responds quickly and proficiently to partners; keeps them fully updated on their billing activities
- Takes the lead in ensuring swift problem resolution through coordination with appropriate parties, devising creative solutions and persistent communication
- Maintains documentation of current statuses and action items
- Performs analyses on WIP and billing processes
- Provides recommendations for enhancements to processes and systems
- Provides assistance, guidance and backup to colleagues
Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience: Two years working in a professional environment, preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
- Technological savviness, required
- Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
- Advanced command of Microsoft Office Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.), preferred
Performance Traits:
- Innate customer service, innovation and excellence mindsets
- Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
- Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
- Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
- Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
- Inherently self-reflective, collaborative and team-oriented
- Disciplined organizational and prioritization skills; driven to meet deadlines
- Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
- Solid professional judgment
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
LI-HYBRID #LI-PT1
Posted Pay Range: The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $77,000.00/Yr. and USD $102,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Billing Specialist
Target employers with billing departments of 10 or more people
Large billing teams at healthcare systems, insurance companies, and enterprise software firms are far more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. Smaller teams often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor, even when they want to.
Lead with your systems experience, not just your degree
Employers hiring billing specialists want proficiency in platforms like Epic, Salesforce Billing, or NetSuite. Listing specific systems you have worked with signals immediate value and reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring a candidate on OPT.
Raise OPT status early in the interview process
Billing roles often have fast hiring timelines. Mentioning your OPT authorization and STEM extension eligibility in your first conversation prevents late-stage surprises and helps employers plan their sponsorship timeline before extending an offer.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Finance and accounting degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization. That timeline comfortably covers two H-1B lottery cycles, which significantly improves your sponsorship odds.
Highlight revenue impact in your resume and interviews
Billing specialists who can quantify their contributions, such as reducing claim denial rates or cutting invoice aging days, are easier for employers to justify sponsoring. Concrete outcomes reframe sponsorship as a business investment rather than an administrative burden.
Use Migrate Mate to find billing roles at verified OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers who have sponsored work visas before, saving you time you would otherwise spend researching sponsorship history manually. Browse roles specific to billing and finance to focus your applications where they are most likely to succeed.
Billing Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Billing Specialist on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Billing Specialist roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, typically accounting, finance, business administration, or health information management. You must have an active EAD card before starting work. If your degree is from a STEM-designated program, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Do Billing Specialist employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship is more common at large healthcare organizations, insurance carriers, and enterprise technology companies with dedicated billing departments. Smaller medical practices or regional businesses may be willing but lack the legal infrastructure. Searching Migrate Mate lets you identify employers who have a documented history of sponsoring work visas, so you can focus your applications accordingly.
Does a Billing Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, applied mathematics, or computer and information science, you can apply for the 24-month extension regardless of your job title. A standard accounting or business degree does not qualify, even if the billing role involves significant data analysis.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change billing employers?
You can change employers during OPT, but the new position must still be directly related to your degree. Report the change to your DSO within 10 days so your SEVIS record is updated. There is no grace period for gaps in employment beyond 90 cumulative days of unemployment allowed during your OPT period, so minimizing time between roles matters.
What billing skills are most relevant for OPT students competing for sponsorship?
Employers prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in billing platforms such as Epic, Cerner, Oracle NetSuite, or Salesforce Billing, depending on the industry. Strong knowledge of revenue cycle management, medical coding, or accounts receivable processes also strengthens your profile. Demonstrating proficiency in Excel or SQL for reconciliation and reporting can differentiate you from candidates without a technical background.