
Friedman Williams
AR Collector New York New York
Job ID: 19802
Responsibilities:
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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.
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Conduct bi-monthly individual AR review meetings with assigned partners to assess outstanding balances and collection strategies.
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Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries from attorneys, staff, and clients regarding AR-related matters.
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Independently prepare detailed analyses of client transactions, including unpaid balances, invoices, billing/payment histories, cash applications, and retainers.
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Partner with the Cash Application team to resolve unidentified payments, unapplied credits, and client refund approvals.
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Work closely with the Billing team to address invoicing-related questions and discrepancies.
Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
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Experience:
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Minimum of 4 years in a law firm accounting department (required).
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Minimum of 4 years in a business-to-business AR collections role (required).
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Technical Skills:
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Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to prepare complex financial analyses.
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Aderant experience is a plus.
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Soft Skills:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, polite, and calm demeanor.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and colleagues at all levels.
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Highly self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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Strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of the full lifecycle of client transactions beyond AR collections.
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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