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Job Title – Senior Collections Specialist
Company Location – Los Angeles, CA
On-site, Full Time
Pay- Hourly, Non-Exempt; $48.00/hr. DOE
Work Schedule: 8:30am to 5pm
Job Summary of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Integr8staff seeks a top performing Senior Collections Specialist to join a dynamic accounting team working for a nationally-recognized, award-winning law firm based in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Partner with the Director of Finance, lead collections of firm's accounts receivables and other firm receivables.
Contacts billing attorney, accounting and data processing to resolve issues.
Contact clients regarding outstanding accounts.
Follow up on client's electronic billing, ensuring invoices are in client's system, follow up on payments and short payments and disallowed items.
Assist with ensuring that all billable time and pre-bills are entered and processed as firm policy dictates.
Assist accounting with cash application when accounting is unsure how to apply client check to client's account.
Advise the firm’s Director of Finance and General Counsel when client disputes may result in a claim against the firm. Assist firm's General Counsel as needed with client's potential disputes against firm.
On a quarterly basis, follow up on all unbilled time and ensure all unbilled time is billed in accordance with firm policy.
Follow up with attorneys on the status of accounts assigned to them.
Maintain quarterly reports such as YTD Ranked Client Billing, Ranked Client Receipts, Ranked Group Billings and Ranked Group Receipts for a period of three fiscal years.
Maintain the same reports for the 4th quarter for a period of five years.
Assist attorneys with special projects involving client accounts, assist in preparation of Memorandum of Costs.
Assist the Director of Finance with special projects as directed.
Requirements of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Minimum 5 years of relevant collections experience within a law firm.
Strong sense of time management, organization, accuracy, and consistency is required.
High degree of professionalism and customer service skills.
Must be open and flexible and able to quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in Aderant (accounting software)
Excellent computer skills required (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate with various levels of firm management.
Professional demeanor, with a commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Proactive, takes initiative, a self-starter with a great work ethic.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
Company Location – Los Angeles, CA
On-site, Full Time
Pay- Hourly, Non-Exempt; $48.00/hr. DOE
Work Schedule: 8:30am to 5pm
Job Summary of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Integr8staff seeks a top performing Senior Collections Specialist to join a dynamic accounting team working for a nationally-recognized, award-winning law firm based in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Partner with the Director of Finance, lead collections of firm's accounts receivables and other firm receivables.
Contacts billing attorney, accounting and data processing to resolve issues.
Contact clients regarding outstanding accounts.
Follow up on client's electronic billing, ensuring invoices are in client's system, follow up on payments and short payments and disallowed items.
Assist with ensuring that all billable time and pre-bills are entered and processed as firm policy dictates.
Assist accounting with cash application when accounting is unsure how to apply client check to client's account.
Advise the firm’s Director of Finance and General Counsel when client disputes may result in a claim against the firm. Assist firm's General Counsel as needed with client's potential disputes against firm.
On a quarterly basis, follow up on all unbilled time and ensure all unbilled time is billed in accordance with firm policy.
Follow up with attorneys on the status of accounts assigned to them.
Maintain quarterly reports such as YTD Ranked Client Billing, Ranked Client Receipts, Ranked Group Billings and Ranked Group Receipts for a period of three fiscal years.
Maintain the same reports for the 4th quarter for a period of five years.
Assist attorneys with special projects involving client accounts, assist in preparation of Memorandum of Costs.
Assist the Director of Finance with special projects as directed.
Requirements of the Senior Collections Specialist position
Minimum 5 years of relevant collections experience within a law firm.
Strong sense of time management, organization, accuracy, and consistency is required.
High degree of professionalism and customer service skills.
Must be open and flexible and able to quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in Aderant (accounting software)
Excellent computer skills required (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate with various levels of firm management.
Professional demeanor, with a commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Proactive, takes initiative, a self-starter with a great work ethic.
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
Salary : $48
