Leading International Law Firm

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist assists the Firm’s partners in the collection of and reporting on past due accounts receivable balances. Extensive contact with both partners and clients is a major component of this position. This position supports the Firmwide Sr. Manager of Credit & Collections and works directly with the Firmwide Accounts Receivable department.
 
Responsibilities
•    Provide collection assistance for the New York office accounts receivable portfolio, as well as the firmwide accounts receivable portfolio for some of our New York clients.
•    Coordinate the preparation of reports for and participate in New York office Accounting & Finance Committee meetings.
•    Review and analyze accounts receivable aging.
•    Interface with different levels of Firm management and staff to enhance revenue and mitigate write-offs.
•    Establish working knowledge of the electronic billing life cycle in order to take the appropriate actions to resolve accounts receivable.
•    Contact clients via phone, email, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices.
Negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules.
•    Document collection status using the Firm’s Collection Notes system.
•    Assist with special projects, including creating, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets.
•    Maintain frequent telephone contact with clients regarding questions concerning the status of their receivables.
•    Prepare statements and correspondence for partners and clients regarding the accounts receivable balances, often including charts and tables created through Elite or Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (the “Duties”) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees or applicants who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.
 
Education and/or Experience
Required
•    Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
•    A minimum of five years of experience in law firm collections
•    Demonstrated ability and familiarity with using electronic billing vendor websites
•    Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    Experience with Elite Enterprise
•    Ability to type 40 wpm with emphasis on accuracy
 
Other Skills and Abilities
In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    Excellent attention to detail
•    The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
•    Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
•    Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
•    A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
•    Exercises confidentiality and discretion
•    Proofreads accurately
•    Strong mathematic skills
•    Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.