What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist position at Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law?
Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist who will be responsible for collecting funds from Insurance carriers, their policy holders, and direct-hire clients. This individual works closely with the attorneys to resolve any issues related to collecting the payment of invoices. The ideal candidate should be deadline driven, highly organized and detailed problem solvers that thrive in a team environment and understand the importance of both internal and external client service.
The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:
- Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
- Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
- Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
- Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Track, research, and resolve client overpayments
- Reconcile matters to determine correct unapplied cash application, or appropriate party to receive refund
- Effectively communicate with attorneys, clients, and insurance carriers regarding cash application and resolution of unapplied cash issues
- Request refund checks; and return duplicate checks to clients
- Research incoming check, wire, credit card, and ACH payments in a timely and accurate manner
- Accurately apply payments to firm invoices and post cash receipts
- Reconcile and prepare daily deposits to firm Operating and IOLTA accounts
- Forward carrier preapproved invoices to insured clients
- Prioritize various and changing responsibilities while being organized and detail oriented
- Ability to process and screen data to verify any discrepancies with systems
- Complete special assignments and requests as directed by manager timely and accurately
- Other duties as required
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field of study preferred
- Insurance collections experience in a law firm strongly preferred
- Experience using accounting software
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required
- Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under tight deadlines
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates a strong attention to detail, catches errors and corrects them quickly
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Adaptable to changing priorities and work demands
- Pro-active, follows through with minimum direction, and displays initiative
- Exhibits a positive attitude and has confidence
What we offer you
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
- Work-life balance
- Generous PTO policy
- 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
- Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
EEO Statement
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
