Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

 Assist in managing day-to-day collections operations for assigned partners.

 Prepare monthly reports and analysis on the status of credit and collection matters and meet with assigned partners to review and strategize collection efforts.

 Reconcile outstanding accounts receivable, deductible balances and split billing balances.

 Process write offs.

 Identify problems or issues in processes and implement solutions bringing bottom line results.

 Interface with varying levels of management, clients and staff.

 Must be resourceful in developing alternative solutions and meeting deadlines in a real time, fast paced environment.

 Interact and support billing attorneys and partners to review the status of unpaid bills.

 Direct contact with clients regarding past-due accounts and invoices as requested by the respective billing attorney.

 Check e-billing sites for the status of invoices.

 Monitor payment arrangements to ensure compliance with payment terms.

 Partner with billing team to ensure appropriate collections follow-up.

 Research and monitor unapplied payments.

 Promptly respond to client inquiries regarding past due balances.

 Assists with providing requested back-up as necessary.

 Assume additional responsibilities as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Key requirements:

 Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in legal billing.

 Familiarity and working knowledge of WIP and A/R balances.

 Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Strong written and oral communication skills.

 Strong attention to details.

 Ability to manage shifting priorities.

 Excellent organizational and time management skills.

 Flexibility with overtime as necessary.

 Knowledge of LMS/SurePoint time and billing system and e-billing platforms.

 Advanced Excel, Word and Outlook skills.