Accounts Receivable Specialist Legal Cash Applications

divh2Accounts Receivable Specialist Legal Cash Applications/h2pCompany Location Los Angeles, CA/ppFull Time | Direct Hire/pp100% Onsite/ppSalary $80k DOE/ppWork Schedule: 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. or 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m/ph3Job Summary of the Accounts Receivable Specialist Position/h3pIntegr8staff seeks an experienced Trust Estates Legal Assistant for a highly-regarded and continually growing law firm in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will support the trust estates, tax planning probate and trust administration practice./ph3Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Specialist Position/h3ulliPost all daily incoming receiptsincluding ACH, wires, checks, credit card payments, and other remittances, ensuring accurate allocation to client matters and general ledger account allocation./liliProcess all trust account deposits, disbursements, and transfers in accordance with firm policies, IOLTA requirements, and applicable trust accounting rules./liliPerform daily reconciliation of cash activity by comparing Aderant postings to bank totals, coordinating with Accounts Payable to resolve variances./liliConduct outreach to clients regarding payment timing, anticipated incoming funds; clarification of remittance details; documentation of all communication as required./liliResearch and resolve discrepancies related to cash application, trust transactions, or client payment inquiries, escalating issues as appropriate./liliMaintain complete and accurate documentation to support internal controls, month-end close, and audit compliance./liliCollaborate with Billing, Accounts Payable, Collections, and other internal departments to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial workflows./liliAdhere to all firm policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to cash handling and trust account management./li/ulh3Requirements of the Accounts Receivable Specialist Position/h3ulliAssociate or bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred./liliMinimum of 3 years of experience in a law firms accounting department is required./liliDemonstrated proficiency with Aderant, Elite (Enterprise, 3E), or similar accounting system./liliStrong understanding of trust account compliance, including IOLTA requirements./liliHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with financial data is expected./liliStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines./liliProfessional communication skills, including the ability to interact directly with clients./liliAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and maintain professional, courteous, and effective communication with attorneys, staff, and outside contacts./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel./liliExperience supporting daily cash reconciliation workflows in Aderant or similar system./liliFamiliarity with confidential law firm billing structures and matter-based accounting./liliProactive outlook and prior experience in a high-volume cash application environment./liliOvertime may be required periodically/li/ulpUpdated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship/p/div