Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support their AR department through diligent research and the processing of cash applications and credit accounting. This role is essential for ensuring the financial integrity of the firm by managing unidentified receipts and collaborating across departments to resolve complex payment issues.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based in any of the following offices:
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Washington, DC, Wilmington

As a key member of the AR team, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Cash Application:
  Process cash applications directly within the Aderant system.
• Research & Resolution:
  Investigate pending cash receipts that are currently unidentified or unapplied.
• Ticket Management:
  Address and resolve internal requests and inquiries through Service Now.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Respond to A/R inquiries from billing and collections groups.
• Account Adjustments:
  Assist with necessary write-offs, reversals, and reallocations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Collections department to ensure pending and unallocated payments are applied correctly.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You should possess:

• Professional Expertise: A minimum of 2 years of experience as an AR Specialist.
• Educational Background: A High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Knowledge of general accounting procedures and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and 10-key typing.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally with lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Operational Discipline:
  Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Adaptability:
  The capacity to work under pressure and manage competing demands effectively.

Our client understands the importance of balance and offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to combine the benefits of office collaboration with remote flexibility across their various East Coast and Southern locations.