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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable management, including effective communication with clients and legal staff, while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality. Proficient in analyzing financial reports and utilizing accounting software to ensure timely collections and resolution of payment issues.
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Accounts Receivable ManagementClient CommunicationAderant ExperienceAttention to DetailFinancial Analysis
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Hard Skills
Accounts ReceivableBasic Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingData EntryPayment Reconciliation
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilitySelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
AderantSAPElite EnterpriseMS OfficeExcel
Industry Keywords
Law Firm ExperienceProfessional ServicesCollectionsClient Status UpdatesConfidential Information
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Handle a high volume of correspondence to clients
- Update relevant client status information in the firm database
- Conduct comprehensive accounts receivable portfolio reviews by assigned partner
- Complete ad-hoc accounts receivable assignments and projects as needed
- Communicate regularly with lawyers regarding collection efforts and past-due account status
- Work with lawyers and administrative staff to collect past-due accounts effectively and timely
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain payment status and resolve issues
- Collaborate with partners, lawyers, secretaries, and billing teams regarding payment of past-due accounts
- Audit progress issues and problems and advise managerial staff
- Analyze partner portfolios and internal financial reports by partner, office, and client
- Review and reconcile posted client payments, deductions, and application issues daily
- Enter updated payment-related information into systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelors or Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Minimum three years of proven success in collections
- Law firm or professional services experience a plus
- Experience with Aderant, SAP and/or Elite Enterprise a plus
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to new systems quickly
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office products, including Excel and Word
- Ability to respond calmly, efficiently, and effectively to clients and all levels of staff
- Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems, recommend and implement solutions, and respond effectively to inquiries
- Ability to work discreetly with confidential information and situations
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
- Energetic and self-motivated
Benefits
Comp & perks- Three medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Profit-sharing plans if eligible
- Fertility benefits for full-time employees
- Commuter benefits where applicable
- Student loan assistance refinancing options
- Paid time off plan with a minimum of 20 days based on role and tenure
- Minimum of 14 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave
- Back-up childcare support
- 11 Firm holidays