Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist - Hybrid

We currently have an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist with a growing law firm in the Livingston, NJ area. This position works closely with our billing attorneys, their legal assistants and clients and as well as other Finance Team staff, thus this candidate must be comfortable communicating with partners of the firm as well as clerical staff. The Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist will also work closely with clients to help facilitate timely payments and pay old debt.

• Mostly daily interaction with administrative leadership (COO or CFO) on tasks and assignments
• Initiates collection efforts on past due accounts, including communication with clients via telephone and/or email in order to monitor and collect funds owed.
• Assists with client inquiries in regard to billing
• Provide collections support to assigned Partners
• Follow up on aged accounts receivables
• Prepare various reports for clients and partners in connection with AR
• Prepares monthly and year- end collection reports
• Generates and mails monthly reminder statements
• Maintains thorough, well-organized accounts receivable files
• Work closely with accounting staff on cash applications, duplicate payments and use of monies held in trust
• Records all communications in the document management system (iManage)

• At least 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable management and collections efforts. Law firm (or other professional services) industry experience would be a plus, but is not required.
• Demonstrated experience working independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Excel and other financial systems (3E, Iridium, nQzw, Intapp, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook