AR Collector

Permanent

Friedman Williams

AR Collector New York New York

Job ID: 19802

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with clients and attorneys to secure payment of outstanding accounts receivable through consistent follow-up, including sending reminder statements and copies of unpaid invoices.

  • Conduct bi-monthly individual AR review meetings with assigned partners to assess outstanding balances and collection strategies.

  • Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries from attorneys, staff, and clients regarding AR-related matters.

  • Independently prepare detailed analyses of client transactions, including unpaid balances, invoices, billing/payment histories, cash applications, and retainers.

  • Partner with the Cash Application team to resolve unidentified payments, unapplied credits, and client refund approvals.

  • Work closely with the Billing team to address invoicing-related questions and discrepancies.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 4 years in a law firm accounting department (required).

    • Minimum of 4 years in a business-to-business AR collections role (required).

  • Technical Skills:

    • Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to prepare complex financial analyses.

    • Aderant experience is a plus.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, polite, and calm demeanor.

    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and colleagues at all levels.

    • Highly self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

    • Strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of the full lifecycle of client transactions beyond AR collections.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours as needed to fulfill key responsibilities.

    If you or someone in your network is interested, please feel free to share your resume with me: adaly@friedmanwilliams.com

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