Accounts Receivable Analyst

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Accounts Receivable Analyst

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Director of Revenue and Treasury Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of Attorney�s Accounts Receivable.
• Track the status of the Receivable portfolio via the accounting system collection program.
• Communicate with Attorneys and Clients regarding past due outstanding invoices.
• Negotiate repayment terms with Clients and monitor repayment activity.
• Process Accounts Receivable write offs.
• Generate and mail Reminder Statements to Clients with delinquent amounts owed.
• Attend the monthly Billing and Collection Committee Meetings.
• Research and provide requested collection information and report to Attorneys or Clients.
• Involved in the daily payment application process; posting checks and electronic payments utilizing an automated payment application.
• Research duplicate payments, overpayments, and short payments and communicate the discrepancy with the Attorney or Client.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under time constraints, alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact to Clients, Attorneys and other staff members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of legal accounting software, preferably Aderant.
• Filing of documents via a document management system.
• Ability to type at a level of 35 wpm.
• Ability to review and interpret documents and data, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned by the employer.

Education:

• Bachelor�s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• High school diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years� Accounts Receivable/Payment Application experience in a professional services environment

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

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