Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator 60k-85k onsite
Law firm seeks A/R Collection Coordinator with good understanding of collection policies and procedures, time and billing software, and e-billing platforms to join growing NYC-based Accounting team.
Key responsibilities:
• Assist in managing day-to-day collections operations for assigned partners.
• Prepare monthly reports and analysis on the status of credit and collection matters and meet with assigned partners to review and strategize collection efforts.
• Reconcile outstanding accounts receivable, deductible balances and split billing balances.
• Process write offs.
• Identify problems or issues in processes and implement solutions bringing bottom line results.
• Interface with varying levels of management, clients and staff.
• Must be resourceful in developing alternative solutions and meeting deadlines in a real time, fast paced environment.
• Interact and support billing attorneys and partners to review the status of unpaid bills.
• Direct contact with clients regarding past-due accounts and invoices as requested by the respective billing attorney.
• Check e-billing sites for the status of invoices.
• Monitor payment arrangements to ensure compliance with payment terms.
• Partner with billing team to ensure appropriate collections follow-up.
• Research and monitor unapplied payments.
• Promptly respond to client inquiries regarding past due balances.
• Assists with providing requested back-up as necessary.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary.
Key requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in legal billing.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of WIP and A/R balances.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment.
• Knowledge of Surepoint time and billing system and e-billing platforms
• Advanced Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Team player.