Treasury Specialist

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Treasury Specialist, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will assist the treasury department in a hybrid role between Accounts Receivable and Client Trust. This role will be instrumental in processing and reconciling incoming cash receipts for the firm’s operating account, as well as receipts and disbursements for client trust accounts Location This position can sit in our Reston, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Record incoming cash receipts via wire, ACH, credit card or checks into the firm’s operating account. Process subsequent cash receipt applications and write-offs on an ad hoc basis, as requested by the collection and billing departments. Reconcile prior day cash receipts to the bank report on a daily basis, reviewing and recording any returned items as well as any cash receipts missed within the automated system. Obtain cash receipt support related to audit requests. Process Client Trust cash receipts and disbursements. Communicate with Partners, Legal Practice Specialists, Billing, Collections, etc. over unallocated and Client Trust balances and compliance with Client Trust rules. Reconcile Client Trust bank accounts Respond to ad hoc requests sent to the AR and Client Trust ServiceNow queues, covering any topics related to cash receipts or Client Trust balances. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Experience with Word and Excel or accounting software applications required. Experience with law firms and client trust processing is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. Good communication skills required to interact with staff and attorneys on a regular basis. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Years of Experience 1 year of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or finance. Essential Job Expectations Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $26.59-$37.30 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntary and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law. DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr