Friedman Williams
Collections Specialist Uniondale NY
Job ID: 19843
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