Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist Uniondale NY

Job

Looking for a strong candidate to join the Finance team as a Collections Specialist, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Collections Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with and assist Billing Attorneys with collection efforts

• Contact clients for payment when directed by Billing Attorneys

• Review aged accounts receivable for invoices requiring follow up

• Follow up with Billing Attorneys on aged invoices and offer collection assistance

• Send payment reminders along with invoice copies

• Prepare and send collection letters when Billing Attorney agrees

• Perform accounts receivable write offs when applicable and approved

• Review e-billing web sites for invoice status and implement procedures for timely
identification of e-billing rejections

• Analyze invoice deductions to inform/implement procedures to minimize in the future

• Maintain spreadsheets for Billing Attorneys of aged items/appealed items and
deadlines

• Work closely with Partners, Chief Operating Officer, Collections Manager, Billing
Department and Accounting Department

• Ad hoc requests and special projects

EXPERIENCE

• 4 year college degree

• 3+ years of collections experience

• Law firm or professional service experience a plus

• Experience with Aderant and e-billing websites a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic, self-starter

• Comfortable with technology and learning system functionality

• Customer service oriented

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Quick learner

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Strong communication and organizational skills

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Collections Specialist