Accounts Receivable Analyst
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
*** PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Current law firm/legal services experience is required. If you do not currently work for a law firm or within the legal services industry, your application will not be considered. This is a non-negotiable requirement due to the specialized nature of the role and the need for experience with legal-specific financial processes and trust accounting. ***
A leading global law firm is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join its Finance team. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of the firm's financial operations and safeguarding client funds. The successful candidate will be responsible for cash application, trust account administration, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
Responsibilities Cash Receipting & Application- Accurately process and apply incoming client and office payments received via wire, ACH, and check across multiple currencies.
- Research and resolve unidentified or unapplied cash receipts by working closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Perform daily cash reconciliations to ensure accounting records accurately match bank activity.
- Manage client trust accounts (IOLTA and similar trust accounts) while ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulations and professional conduct rules.
- Record receipt of client funds into the appropriate trust ledgers.
- Process trust account disbursements to third parties with proper documentation and approvals.
- Execute approved transfers between trust accounts and operating accounts to settle client invoices.
- Assist with regular trust account reconciliations and reporting.
- Adhere to internal controls, compliance standards, and segregation of duties requirements.
- Prepare cash receipt and trust account balance reports for management.
- Partner with Billing, Collections, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve inquiries.
- Serve as a resource for attorneys and business professionals regarding client payments and trust account balances.
- Prior finance or accounting experience within a law firm environment.
- Hands-on experience with cash application and client trust accounting (IOLTA/trust accounts).
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using enterprise accounting systems.
- Experience with legal financial management systems such as Elite 3E or Aderant.
- Familiarity with online banking platforms and transaction investigation processes.
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