Accounts Receivable Analyst

Jackson Walker • Dallas, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of Attorney's Accounts Receivable. The role involves tracking the status of receivables, communicating with attorneys and clients regarding past due invoices, negotiating repayment terms, and processing write-offs. The analyst will also generate reminder statements, attend committee meetings, research collection information, and assist with the daily payment application process, including posting checks and electronic payments. Additionally, the role requires researching and resolving discrepancies such as duplicate payments, overpayments, and short payments.

Requirements

• Ability to work under time constraints, alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact to Clients, Attorneys and other staff members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of legal accounting software, preferably Aderant.
• Filing of documents via a document management system.
• Ability to type at a level of 35 wpm.
• Ability to review and interpret documents and data, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years' Accounts Receivable/Payment Application experience in a professional services environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Attorney's Accounts Receivable.
• Track the status of the Receivable portfolio via the accounting system collection program.
• Communicate with Attorneys and Clients regarding past due outstanding invoices.
• Negotiate repayment terms with Clients and monitor repayment activity.
• Process Accounts Receivable write offs.
• Generate and mail Reminder Statements to Clients with delinquent amounts owed.
• Attend the monthly Billing and Collection Committee Meetings.
• Research and provide requested collection information and report to Attorneys or Clients.
• Involved in the daily payment application process; posting checks and electronic payments utilizing an automated payment application.
• Research duplicate payments, overpayments, and short payments and communicate the discrepancy with the Attorney or Client.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer status
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
• No discrimination based on disability
• Equal opportunity for all qualified applicants
• Employment decisions based on job-related factors
• Reasonable accommodation for application or interview process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED