collections specialist

Job description: Collections Specialist: Long Island, NY

Our client is a mid-sized law firm with offices around the tri-state and

Florida. They have an immediate need for a Collections Specialist,

reporting into the Director of Finance. This position is hybrid (after

an initial period of in-office training for approximately 4 weeks),

located in their Long Island, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and assist Billing Attorneys with collection efforts
• Contact clients for payment when directed by Billing Attorneys
• Review aged accounts receivable for invoices requiring follow up
• Follow up with Billing Attorneys on aged invoices and offer
  
  

collection assistance

• Send payment reminders along with invoice copies
• Prepare and send collection letters when Billing Attorney agrees
• Perform accounts receivable write offs when applicable and approved
• Review e-billing web sites for invoice status and implement
  
  

procedures for timely identification of e-billing rejections

• Analyze invoice deductions to inform/implement procedures to
  
  

minimize in the future

• Maintain spreadsheets for Billing Attorneys of aged items/appealed
  
  

items and deadlines

• Work closely with Partners, Chief Operating Officer, Collections
  
  

Manager, Billing Department and Accounting Department

• Ad hoc requests and special projects
  
  

Qualifications: EXPERIENCE

• 4 year college degree
• 3 years of collections experience
• Law firm or professional service experience a plus
• Experience with Aderant and e-billing websites a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  
  

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic, self-starter
• Comfortable with technology and learning system functionality
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong communication and organizational skills
  
  

Why is This a Great Opportunity: Hybrid work environment with great team. Fantastic benefits from day one.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 70000

Salary Max : $ 85000

Currency Type : USD