Legal AR Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking an accounts receivable specialist to join the accounting team of a well-established national law firm. This role is responsible for managing incoming client payments, ensuring accurate cash application, and supporting billing and collections teams in maintaining strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience and the ability to manage high-volume payment processing in a fast-paced environment.

This position is fully remote, with one to two visits per month to the long island office for team meetings and occasional on-site needs.

Key responsibilities cash applications – process and accurately apply incoming payments including checks, credit cards, lockbox payments, wires, and ach transactions. Account maintenance – post payments, adjustments, and ensure accurate reconciliation of client accounts. Cross-team coordination – work closely with billing and collections teams to resolve payment discrepancies. Payment research – investigate unidentified payments and ensure proper posting to the appropriate accounts.

Client support – respond to internal and external inquiries related to payment activity.

Qualifications 2+ years of accounts receivable experience within a law firm. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transaction processing. Intermediate excel skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.