Accounts Receivable Specialist at DLA Piper in Reston, Virginia

Accounts Receivable Specialist

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This position supports the Accounts Receivable department in researching and processing various cash applications and other credit accounting.

Location: This position can sit in our Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Process cash application in Aderant.
• Research pending cash receipts and related items that are unidentified and unapplied.
• Respond to A/R related requests and inquiries from various groups such as billing and collections.
• Address and resolve tickets in ServiceNow.
• Assist with write offs, reversals, and reallocations.
• Work closely with the Collections department to apply pending and unallocated payments.
• Complete the above responsibilities within established timeframes and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills: Knowledge of general accounting procedures. Computer skills required to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and 10-key. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork. Attention to detail and accuracy. Communication and information management skills. Ability to meet deadlines. This individual should maintain a professional demeanor and possess organizational and leadership skills.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years of experience as an AR Specialist.

Essential Job Expectations. While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

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.

Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. 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.