Accounts Receivable Specialist

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you are a key member to the Firm’s Finance team that will work directly with clients, attorneys and other members of the Finance team, to ensure timely processing of client payments, working with the billing team to resolve any outstanding items in a timely manner. You will work with various clients/attorneys to research and obtain proper documentation to resolve matters that require immediate attention.  Your additional tasks may include production of spreadsheets and/or reports on an ad hoc basis, depending on the needs of the department.

On any given day, you will:

• Process timely and accurate posting of the daily check and wire deposits for domestic and international offices.
• Reconcile deposits to ensure proper posting.
• Assist with the month-end reconciliation process.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Resolve requests from the A/R inbox in a timely manner.
• Process client refunds through the firm’s workflow system.
• Assist with client retainer deposits and applications
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationship with legal staff and members of the Finance team.
• Research and resolve unallocated client payment by identifying the appropriate invoice application and collaborating with internal teams, attorneys, and clients to ensure the accurate and timely allocation of funds.
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and professional in a team working environment.
• Detail oriented, dependable, flexible and efficient.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; Aderant software experience preferred.

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

With more than 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $57,000 annually, which is based on a 35-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606

On any given day, you will:

• Process timely and accurate posting of the daily check and wire deposits for domestic and international offices.
• Reconcile deposits to ensure proper posting.
• Assist with the month-end reconciliation process.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Resolve requests from the A/R inbox in a timely manner.
• Process client refunds through the firm’s workflow system.
• Assist with client retainer deposits and applications
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationship with legal staff and members of the Finance team.
• Research and resolve unallocated client payment by identifying the appropriate invoice application and collaborating with internal teams, attorneys, and clients to ensure the accurate and timely allocation of funds.
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and professional in a team working environment.
• Detail oriented, dependable, flexible and efficient.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; Aderant software experience preferred.