Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kaufman Dolowich LLP • Woodbury, NY

5h • $65,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich, recently recognized by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms,” is looking to add a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to our Accounting and Finance team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in our financial operations—accurately identifying and allocating client payments, ensuring timely and precise posting, and upholding strong internal controls throughout the process. We're looking for someone who values accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.
This position is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week required in our Woodbury, Long Island office, allowing for a balance of in-person teamwork and remote flexibility.

Requirements

• Prior experience in accounts receivables and cash applications.
• Law Firm experience is a must.
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time, amid multiple deadlines.
• Ability to manage high volume data entry.
• Intermediate Excel Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Autonomous, reliable, detail oriented, well organized and accurate.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Coyote Analytics’ experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply all incoming payments for all customer accounts from various sources including client checks, credit cards, Lockbox, Wires and ACH’s into the accounting system.
• Process all payment receipt transactions and post complex payment, as well as contractual adjustments to customer accounts.
• Work with the billing and collections departments to resolve posting issues.
• Maintain a strong knowledge regarding application of all customer payment types and conditions as they relate to collections and payment terms.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in payments received with various departments, billing attorneys, and management.
• Update client files in relation to NSF rejects and ensures communication to Billing Attorney and collections department.
• Research unidentified payments for proper posting.
• Responsible for processing credit card payments or refunds as assigned.
• Monitor, respond, or forward inquiries related to all payment questions via email in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide quality and professional customer service to all clients and team members.
• Additional tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• PTO.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.
• Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree