Accounts Receivable Paralegal

Overview

If you are passionate about Paralegal and Finances and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this vital role within our organization.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Paralegal to join our finance team. The role is mainly focused on managing outstanding accounts invoices that are overdue and contacting clients to resolve the matter in a friendly legal way.

Summary

The role of the Accounts Receivable Paralegal is mainly focused on managing outstanding account invoices that are overdue and contacting clients to resolve the matter in a friendly legal way.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Follow up on overdue payments while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.

· Monitor outstanding invoices, identity overdye accounts, and update client payment records in the billing system.

· Prepare and distribute accurate client invoices based on attorney’s time entries and expenses.

· Ensure compliance with company remittance policy as well as FL lien law requirements

· Assist with outstanding collections to include lien filings and/or communications with company attorneys.

· Contact clients with past due balances and negotiate payment plans according to company procedures.

· Send collection reminder notices

· Investigate and resolve billing issues raised by clients, including errors in timekeeping or charges.

· Maintain regular communication with clients regarding their outstanding balances and payment options,

· Generate reports on accounts receivable overdue cases status, aging of invoices, and collection trends for management review.

· Accurately input billing date into the company accounting software.

· This position will be crossed trained in Accounts Receivable duties and must assist with the AR daily tasks as part of the position responsibilities

Requirements & Skills:

· Paralegal Certification

· 1 year(s) experience in paralegal and collections required. Construction field preferred

· Experience in construction, insurance office setting and accounting

· Minimum knowledge of bookkeeping procedures or ability to calculate fees, reconcile accounts, and analyze billing

· Excellent organizational skills

· Knowledge of legal billing practices

· Proficiency with accounting software

· Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines

· Excellent oral and written skills

· Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment

· Technical proficiency with Experience in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, multi-line phone systems and CRMs (e.g. Acculynx)

Physical Demands:

· Ability to lift and/or carry light weight (under 30 pounds)

· Sit, stand, walk, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, and maintain visual acuity

· May experience prolonged and irregular work hours, and work with frequent interruptions

We are a E-Verify Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26