Connell Foley LLP
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
This range is provided by Connell Foley LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Connell Foley LLP, a Roseland, NJ headquartered law firm, is seeking a collections specialist based in that office. This position within the accounting department will report to the Controller. Qualified candidates would have at least 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable management and collections efforts. Law firm (or other professional services) industry experience would be a plus.
This position works closely with our billing attorneys, their legal assistants and clients as well as other Finance Team staff, thus this candidate must be comfortable communicating with partners of the firm as well as clerical staff. This position also entails working closely with clients to help facilitate timely payments and pay old debt. Qualified candidates should enjoy working independently as well as being part of a cohesive team. Candidates should have solid writing and verbal communication skills. Daily use of Excel and Connell Foley financial systems (3E, Iridium, nQzw, Intapp, etc.) will be essential to completing tasks efficiently. Mastered skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word) is expected upon arrival from experience.
Essential Job Functions
Almost daily interaction with administrative leadership (COO or CFO) on tasks and assignments
Initiates collection efforts on past due accounts, including communication with clients via telephone and/or email to monitor and collect funds owed
Assists with client inquiries in regard to billing
Provide collections support to assigned Partners
Follow up on aged accounts receivables
Prepare various reports for clients and partners in connection with AR
Prepares monthly and year end collection reports
Generates and mails monthly reminder statements
Maintains thorough, well-organized accounts receivable files
Work closely with accounting staff on cash applications, duplicate payments and use of monies held in trust
Records all communications in the document management system (iManage)
Salary range is $75k-$90k. Exact compensation based on experience. Overall compensation package includes excellent time off (including at least twelve (12) paid holidays annually), medical, dental and other benefits, as well as matching and profit-sharing benefits within the 401(k) plan.
Established in 1938, Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a full-service law firm of approximately 140 lawyers and offices across multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Connell Foley provides a broad range of legal services that involve both established and emerging areas of law, with strengths in litigation, corporate, real estate and land use, and sophisticated tax and estate planning. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional client service and practical, results-oriented solutions, Connell Foley has built a reputation for legal excellence and innovation.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Legal
Industries Legal Services and Law Practice
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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This range is provided by Connell Foley LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Connell Foley LLP, a Roseland, NJ headquartered law firm, is seeking a collections specialist based in that office. This position within the accounting department will report to the Controller. Qualified candidates would have at least 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable management and collections efforts. Law firm (or other professional services) industry experience would be a plus.
This position works closely with our billing attorneys, their legal assistants and clients as well as other Finance Team staff, thus this candidate must be comfortable communicating with partners of the firm as well as clerical staff. This position also entails working closely with clients to help facilitate timely payments and pay old debt. Qualified candidates should enjoy working independently as well as being part of a cohesive team. Candidates should have solid writing and verbal communication skills. Daily use of Excel and Connell Foley financial systems (3E, Iridium, nQzw, Intapp, etc.) will be essential to completing tasks efficiently. Mastered skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word) is expected upon arrival from experience.
Essential Job Functions
Almost daily interaction with administrative leadership (COO or CFO) on tasks and assignments
Initiates collection efforts on past due accounts, including communication with clients via telephone and/or email to monitor and collect funds owed
Assists with client inquiries in regard to billing
Provide collections support to assigned Partners
Follow up on aged accounts receivables
Prepare various reports for clients and partners in connection with AR
Prepares monthly and year end collection reports
Generates and mails monthly reminder statements
Maintains thorough, well-organized accounts receivable files
Work closely with accounting staff on cash applications, duplicate payments and use of monies held in trust
Records all communications in the document management system (iManage)
Salary range is $75k-$90k. Exact compensation based on experience. Overall compensation package includes excellent time off (including at least twelve (12) paid holidays annually), medical, dental and other benefits, as well as matching and profit-sharing benefits within the 401(k) plan.
Established in 1938, Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a full-service law firm of approximately 140 lawyers and offices across multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Connell Foley provides a broad range of legal services that involve both established and emerging areas of law, with strengths in litigation, corporate, real estate and land use, and sophisticated tax and estate planning. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional client service and practical, results-oriented solutions, Connell Foley has built a reputation for legal excellence and innovation.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Legal
Industries Legal Services and Law Practice
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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