Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

O'Hagan Meyer LLC, a law firm located in the Chicago Loop, is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing assigned accounts, monitoring aging reports, conducting follow-up on outstanding balances, reconciling client accounts, and supporting various special projects related to firm collections. You will also serve as a key point of contact for accounts receivable inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients nationwide. Prior experience in accounts receivable or collections is preferred, and experience within a law firm environment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain an AR portfolio with updated and accurate notes
• Document collection status on each matter using the firm's internal system
• Perform E-bill Audit
• Researching status of bill payments
• Monthly communication to clients to collect on open invoices
• Business to Business collections
• Reconcile payments with AR ledger and correct discrepancies
• Identify client refunds needed due to over payments and work with other teams in the department to have them processed
• Respond to partner inquires timely and accurately
• Respond to client inquiries timely and accurately
• Special projects related to the firm's AR portfolio as needed