What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Application Specialist position at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP?
Position Reports to: Controller
Overall Responsibilities:
Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Responsible for cash applications of firm fees to the proper client/matter numbers
- Deposits checks and posts payments (checks and electronic payments) on a daily basis
- Monitoring and reporting of Lockbox deposits
- Reports daily cash receipts posted
- Assists Senior Cash Application Specialist with reconciliations of payment history based on client or attorney need
- Maintains/monitors email boxes and distributes to the appropriate staff
- This individual will also work on unapplied cash posting and research
- Overtime may be required on occasion
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
Required skills:
- Effective communication, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions from attorneys and staff and to provide information with courtesy and tact
- Ability to effectively handle telephone calls and emails within established Firm etiquette and professionalism
- Proficiency in operating a computer, telephone, voice-mail and other office equipment.
- Ability to be team oriented, present professional demeanor, and gain the respect and cooperation of peers within the Accounting Department
- Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them within various time constraints
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and other standard office software. Aderant/CMS experience is a plus
- Detailed and deadline oriented.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Highly motivated and dedicated
- Ability to work with minimal supervision or as a team
- Ability to work overtime as needed, primarily during year end
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions
- Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Mental/Physical/Environmental Requirements
- Indoor offices with controlled temperatures with limited exposure to noise, dust, chemicals.
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
- May sit for long periods of time.
- Crouching, kneeling standing, walking, pushing pulling and lifting occasionally
- Operating a personal computer, telephone, voicemail and other office equipment on a regular basis.
- Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Must have the ability to convey detailed information in a clear and concise manner through spoken word.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
HOURS:
Full Time: 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (1 hour lunch)
Overtime and flexibility may be required
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
