Addison Group
Collections Specialist
A midtown law firm is seeking a collector who will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable inventory and contacting clients to achieve timely payments. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the collection activity of assigned partners and clients by monitoring and analyzing aged receivables reports. Using both verbal and written skills, will communicate directly with clients and provide needed information to facilitate payments. Work daily on the Elite 3E billing system. Generate reports and run inquiries as needed. Update collection status notes on 3E and schedule next follow-ups as appropriate. Utilize multiple client e-billing intermediary systems to track e-bill status and ensure timely payment. Customize collection follow-up tasks for individual partners and clients as appropriate to maximize collection opportunities and maintain current inventories. Review aged accounts receivable, identify past due invoices, contact clients for payment. Ensure clients possess the needed information to coordinate payments. Work with billers to identify short-payments from clients and develop processes to minimize short payments. Identify client relationships in the administrative functions and work with these contacts to expedite bill payment. Provide consistent communication with partners regarding the collection process. Provide inventory reports with detailed background for partner review. Assume ownership of collection activities and reach out to management and partners to escalate efforts when appropriate. Assist with payment allocation and work closely with Collections and Cash Management team to resolve issues. Experience Required Bachelor's degree required. Four or more years of billing or collection experience in a large law firm or professional services firm required. Collections experience strongly preferred. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
A midtown law firm is seeking a collector who will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable inventory and contacting clients to achieve timely payments. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the collection activity of assigned partners and clients by monitoring and analyzing aged receivables reports. Using both verbal and written skills, will communicate directly with clients and provide needed information to facilitate payments. Work daily on the Elite 3E billing system. Generate reports and run inquiries as needed. Update collection status notes on 3E and schedule next follow-ups as appropriate. Utilize multiple client e-billing intermediary systems to track e-bill status and ensure timely payment. Customize collection follow-up tasks for individual partners and clients as appropriate to maximize collection opportunities and maintain current inventories. Review aged accounts receivable, identify past due invoices, contact clients for payment. Ensure clients possess the needed information to coordinate payments. Work with billers to identify short-payments from clients and develop processes to minimize short payments. Identify client relationships in the administrative functions and work with these contacts to expedite bill payment. Provide consistent communication with partners regarding the collection process. Provide inventory reports with detailed background for partner review. Assume ownership of collection activities and reach out to management and partners to escalate efforts when appropriate. Assist with payment allocation and work closely with Collections and Cash Management team to resolve issues. Experience Required Bachelor's degree required. Four or more years of billing or collection experience in a large law firm or professional services firm required. Collections experience strongly preferred. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.