Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Essential Job Functions:

• Enter and post cash receipts, adjustments and credit applications
• Update the firms cashflow on a daily basis covering both credits, disbursements and transfers
• Create and distribute spreadsheets for the daily deposit and collections to partners
• Sends checks via scanner to our bank / remote deposit
• Handles foreign checks and walks them to Comerica Bank for deposit
• Scan all of the daily deposits and backup into shared drive
• Create a new cash sheet for the following day
• Reconcile cash flow to system entries and bank deposits
• Update Pending spreadsheet on a daily basis and monitor status and application of pending credits
• Monitor on account disbursement to ensure application of credits and process of refunds
• Provide AR team copies of checks, wires, cc payment, adjustment documentation, and credit applications
• Documents and communicates cash posting problem with A/R specialist
• Assist with special administrative projects as needed, including record maintenance
• Provide supporting documents for annual audit selections
• Assist the General Counsels office in connection with bad debt matters
• Notify Risk Management of payments received for bad debt clients
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding cash receipts, payment applications, invoices, collection status, general information, etc.
• Works independently and within a team on special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have 2-3 years of accounts receivable experience with cash applications
• College Degree and Aderant experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to handle and maintain confidential information using sensitivity and discretion
• Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple assignments
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and proportions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with team members, accounting department, billing attorneys and clients.
• Good sense of judgment, including recognition of when to escalate a problem
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and follow up skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Word & Excel skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in-office) team environment The Firm operates on a hybrid work schedule requiring three days of in?office presence and two days of remote work each week. All employees must remain available for onsite work up to five days per week as business needs dictate. This schedule is subject to change; flexibility is required.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $55,000-$67,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.