Accounts Receivable Associate

Overview

Accounts Receivable Associate
Fort Lauderdale - On Site.

Are you a people person with a keen attention to detail? love crunching numbers? We are hiring in our Accounting department for a role just for you!

If you are experienced with accounts receivable, especially in the legal, medical, or similar industry, and interested in joining a dynamic and employee focused workplace, apply to our Accounts Receivable Associate position!

In this role you will get to manage a portfolio of clients for various firm business units and you will be responsible for pro-actively collecting and administering the Firm's accounts receivable. This position is a client facing role and will provide quality customer service to our clients while reducing credit risk.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Daily communication with clients to obtain payment statuses in order to properly manage the receivables.
2. Establish and monitor client payment arrangements for accounts with past due balances in consultation with the billing partners.
3. Monitor high risk accounts and keep Director of Accounts Receivable and billing attorney updated on account activity on a weekly basis and continuously address collection strategies.
4. Prepare accounting and receivable reports for clients and attorneys upon request for their review.
5. Summarize account activity and financial statistics in the narrative field of our system for review and reporting to managing partner and executive administrator.
6. Collection of all items due Kelley Kronenberg.
7. Process notification letters and pre-audits.
8. Apply write-offs where applicable.
9. Work & research payments shortages.
10. Work with Senior A/P and Trust Accounting Associate for application of available trust funds.

Skills/Competencies:

1. 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Preferably at a law firm
2. Experience with legal management software a plus (TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Exchange, Council Link, Acuity)
3. Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports
4. Excellent computer skills
5. Ability to work with large volumes of data
6. Collaborative team player and self-motivated
7. Must work well in high pressure situations
8. Detailed and accurate
9. Ability to analyze customer aging to ensure timeliness of payments
10. Associates degree from an accredited school or university in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is preferable

PerKs at Kelley Kronenberg

• Competitive Salary with Yearly BONUS!
• Company Paid PPO Health Insurance + Dental & Vision Options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday and Mental Health Day
• 401K Retirement with Employer Match
• Diverse, Equal & Inclusive Work Environment
• Ongoing Support & Professional Career Development
• Free 3:00 PM snacks, all day coffee & beverages, Friday breakfast, monthly birthday celebrations, holiday party and more!