Accounts Receivable Associate

Accounts Receivable Associate

Are you a people person with a keen attention to detail? Love crunching numbers? We are hiring in our Accounting department for a role just for you!

If you are experienced with accounts receivable, especially in the legal, medical, or similar industry, and interested in joining a dynamic and employee focused workplace, apply to our Accounts Receivable Associate position!

In this role you will get to manage a portfolio of clients for various firm business units and you will be responsible for pro-actively collecting and administering the Firm's accounts receivable. This position is a client facing role and will provide quality customer service to our clients while reducing credit risk.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with clients to obtain payment statuses in order to properly manage the receivables.
• Establish and monitor client payment arrangements for accounts with past due balances in consultation with the billing partners.
• Monitor high risk accounts and keep Director of Accounts Receivable and billing attorney updated on account activity on a weekly basis and continuously address collection strategies.
• Prepare accounting and receivable reports for clients and attorneys upon request for their review.
• Summarize account activity and financial statistics in the narrative field of our system for review and reporting to managing partner and executive administrator.
• Collection of all items due Kelley Kronenberg.
• Process notification letters and pre-audits.
• Apply write-offs where applicable.
• Work & research payments shortages.
• Work with Senior A/P and Trust Accounting Associate for application of available trust funds.

Skills/Competencies:

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably at a law firm
• Experience with legal management software a plus (TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Exchange, Council Link, Acuity)
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work with large volumes of data
• Collaborative team player and self-motivated
• Must work well in high pressure situations
• Detailed and accurate
• Ability to analyze customer aging to ensure timeliness of payments
• Associates degree from an accredited school or university in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is preferable

Perks at Kelley Kronenberg:

• Competitive salary with yearly bonus!
• Company paid PPO health insurance + dental & vision options
• Generous paid time off + floating holiday and mental health day
• 401K retirement with employer match
• Diverse, equal & inclusive work environment
• Ongoing support & professional career development
• Free 3:00 PM snacks, all day coffee & beverages, Friday breakfast, monthly birthday celebrations, holiday party and more!