Friedman Williams
Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator New York NY
Job ID: 20167
The A/R & Collections Coordinator will work closely with the Billing Department and the Account Management Team as well as direct contact with Attorneys, Executive Assistants and Clients. We are seeking a positive, hard-working individual who has a customer-service approach in their dealings with attorneys and clients while following up on payments and delinquent accounts.
Responsibilities
• Updating daily the Cash Reconciliation spreadsheet to ensure accurate recording and balancing of all cash receipts from the previous day
• Responsible for payments: identify and process achs, wires, incoming checks
• Process all A/R write-offs
• Responsible for follow ups and sending reminder statements
• Maintain the Billing Rate chart
• Set up new timekeepers
• Prepare charts regarding clients’ billing/payment histories upon request
• Prepare daily cash receipts email (in Excel) including achs, wires, checks, credit cards and direct deposits
• Timely posting of all cash receipts, ach, wires, checks, credit card payment and direct deposits
• Update and email the evening Daily Cash Report
• Prepare deposit for the bank
• Process credit card payments
Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience in cash receipts/accounts receivable
• Familiarity with best practices for cash receipts, applications and billing, collections in a law firm
• Computer proficiency is required, Aderant, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of WIP and A/R balances
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Flexibility/availability to work overtime as needed