Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

Syracuse, NY

JK Executive Strategies has partnered with a well-respected, full-service law firm in its search for its next Accounts Receivable Manager who will join an enthusiastic, fast paced firm. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee the firm’s accounts receivable operations, optimize collections processes, and collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong management experience, financial expertise, and the ability to drive efficiency in a professional services environment. If you are a proactive problem solver with a background in accounting and team leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise accounts receivable team, including external accounts receivable collections group
• Report accurate and timely accounts receivable statistics to management on a monthly basis
• Monitor and manage monthly collections and address issues
• Facilitate and lead regular Accounts Receivable/Work in Process Committee meetings
• Work with external accounts receivable collections group, AR/WIP Committee, as well as Management to improve the collections for certain Members
• Develop strong interpersonal communication with the firm's senior-level Attorneys, CFO, Managing Partner.
• Work with the Billing Manager to streamline the process of sending bills accurately and collecting fees in a systematic fashion to reduce days to collect.
• Assist in bringing the firm's external collections group in-house.
• Process accounts receivable write-offs within Firm guidelines
• Improve and optimize the technology and operational collection process and procedures
• Serve as a backup to all collection functions
• Support the accounts receivable team with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, preferred.
• Experience working in accounting and leadership roles.
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
• Experience managing a team required.
• Experience with Aderant, Elite Enterprise or other large, automated accounting system, preferred. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to integrate efficiency and implement best practices.
• Must possess good communication (oral and written), problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and meet deadlines as required.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills and proven interpersonal/teamwork abilities required.

Salary: $90k - $100k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.