Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist Uniondale NY Job ID: 19843 Looking for a strong candidate to join the Finance team as a Collections Specialist, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Collections Specialist. RESPONSIBILITIES • Meet with and assist Billing Attorneys with collection efforts • Contact clients for payment when directed by Billing Attorneys • Review aged accounts receivable for invoices requiring follow up • Follow up with Billing Attorneys on aged invoices and offer collection assistance • Send payment reminders along with invoice copies • Prepare and send collection letters when Billing Attorney agrees • Perform accounts receivable write offs when applicable and approved • Review e-billing web sites for invoice status and implement procedures for timely identification of e-billing rejections • Analyze invoice deductions to inform/implement procedures to minimize in the future • Maintain spreadsheets for Billing Attorneys of aged items/appealed items and deadlines • Work closely with Partners, Chief Operating Officer, Collections Manager, Billing Department and Accounting Department • Ad hoc requests and special projects EXPERIENCE • 4 year college degree • 3+ years of collections experience • Law firm or professional service experience a plus • Experience with Aderant and e-billing websites a plus • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES • Strong work ethic, self-starter • Comfortable with technology and learning system functionality • Customer service oriented • Excellent interpersonal skills • Attention to detail • Quick learner • Ability to multi-task and prioritize • Strong communication and organizational skills Tagged as: Collections Specialist #J-18808-Ljbffr