What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Specialist position at Arnold & Porter?
The Finance & Accounting Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Revenue Specialist in the Washington, DC office. The Revenue Specialist assists and supports the Revenue Manager as it relates to the collections functions of the firm. The Specialist works to maximize the cash collections and report on the accounts receivable status for the clients of the firm.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing the accounts receivable for a specific portfolio of client accounts.
- Consistently following-up on all aged accounts.
- Liaising with the cash team to ensure all payments are properly applied.
- Providing reports, back-up and invoice copies to attorneys and clients.
- Working directly with billing attorneys to facilitate collections in an effort to reduce outstanding receivables and reaching the Firm’s revenue goals.
- Working with departing attorneys to determine the status of clients with outstanding receivables.
- Reporting all problematic accounts to the Revenue Manager.
- Processing the audit requests’ for the Firm’s clients.
- Assisting with the clean-up of unidentified and unapplied cash receipts.
- Building and nurturing client relations to enhance collections.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business discipline preferred.
- A minimum of three years of dedicated collection or account management experience.
- Law firm or professional services background preferred.
- Collaborates effectively, and professionally, with all levels of the Firm, including clients, attorneys, and co-workers.
- Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures.
- High level of business acumen and ability to multi-task.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess pertinent information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
- Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product.
- Strong client service skills.
- Ability to organize time, prioritize workload effectively, and work independently.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $69,360 to $85,000 The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.
Salary : $69,360 - $85,000
