Senior Collections Specialist

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Steven Sigesmund Job Title: Senior Collections Specialist Location: New York, NY 10019 Salary/Payrate: $85,000 - $108,000 Work Environment: Hybrid (# of days WFH) / Remote Term: Fulltime Bachelors degree required: Yes Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired Job Description: Our client, an international AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a Senior Collections Specialist at their offices in New York City. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4 days a week onsite, 1 remote, and will pay an annual base salary of $85K to $108K plus a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities: Reviewing status of assigned client accounts, following up and monitoring aging receivables. Collaborating with assigned partners within the Practice Team to review their matters and determine action plans for collections. Communicating & collaborating directly with clients to secure payments on a timely basis. Providing documentation and analysis to partners and clients as needed. Maintaining detailed records of steps taken to facilitate payments. Coordinating with Supervisor and Practice team regarding assigned receivables portfolio and discussing strategy and escalation as needed. Assisting the Collections & Practice teams with researching , analyzing, and resolving client deductions and unapplied credits. Collaborating with other teams including the Billing Department and Finance Department regarding client deductions, cash receipts, collections, and other special projects. Requirements: Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Collections Specialist in the legal or professional service industry. Previous experience at a law firm and interfacing with partners and clients are a plus. Aderant, Elite & E Billing Systems experience are a plus. Bachelors degree required. Must have the capability to follow up on client accounts with minimal supervision. Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to meet strict deadlines and interact well with co-workers. Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. Attention to detail. Must be proficient in Word and Excel. AMS Staffing Inc.