Collections Specialist-(24000157)
Collections Specialist
At the direction of the Accounts Receivable & Collections Director, and Manager, this individual will be responsible for :
- Reviewing status of assigned client accounts, following up and monitoring aging receivables.
- Collaborating with assigned partners within the Practice Team to review their matters and determine action plans for collections.
- Communicating & collaborating directly with clients to secure payments on a timely basis.
- Providing documentation and analysis to partners and clients as needed.
- Maintaining detailed records of steps taken to facilitate payments.
- Coordinating with Supervisor and Practice team regarding assigned receivables portfolio and discussing strategy and escalation as needed.
- Assisting the Collections & Practice teams with researching , analyzing, and resolving client deductions and unapplied credits.
- Collaborating with other teams including the Billing Department and Finance Department regarding client deductions, cash receipts, collections, and other special projects.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Collections Specialist in the legal or professional service industry. Previous experience at a law firm and interfacing with partners and clients are a plus.
Aderant, Elite & E Billing Systems experience are a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must have the capability to follow up on client accounts with minimal supervision.
- Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and interact well with co-workers.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must be proficient in Word and Excel.
This is a hybrid role which requires in-office attendance in accordance with the schedule set forth by the department. A hybrid schedule is an essential function of this role.
Salary :
$85,000- $100,000. Paul, Weiss offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. The firm considers a number of factors when determining compensation, including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, levels of experience, competency levels and other relevant skills and qualifications
30+ days ago