Accounts Receivable Specialist

Apex Staffing • Little Rock, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A growing collections and creditors' rights law firm is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to accurately record, reconcile, and monitor payments received on behalf of the firm's clients. The position works closely with attorneys, collection personnel, accounting staff, and management to ensure funds are properly accounted for and distributed. It requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and accurate financial recordkeeping.

The specialist processes and posts payments, prepares and documents bank deposits, reconciles accounts, prepares client remittance reports, supports disbursements, maintains financial documentation, and responds to client inquiries about payments and balances. The role also follows internal controls and firm policies for handling funds, protecting confidential information, and retaining records. This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $16.00–$18.00 per hour, depending on experience. A background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional accounting education.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, banking, or accounting.
• Experience working in a law firm, collection agency, or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of trust accounting principles and financial internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and accurately post payments received by check, ACH, wire transfer, credit card, and other approved methods.
• Apply payments to the appropriate debtor accounts and client files, verifying payment amounts and account information before posting.
• Identify and resolve unapplied payments, posting discrepancies, and account errors, and maintain accurate daily payment records.
• Prepare and document daily bank deposits and promptly investigate and report discrepancies.
• Prepare client remittance reports, verify collection fees, court costs, and other authorized deductions, and assist with preparing client remittance payments.
• Maintain supporting documentation for client disbursements and respond to client inquiries about payment histories, balances, and remittances.
• Perform daily reconciliations of accounts receivable balances, review account histories, and research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Assist management with internal audits and financial reviews and maintain documentation supporting financial transactions.
• Follow procedures for handling, recording, and depositing funds, including separation of duties for payment posting, deposit preparation, reconciliation, and disbursement authorization.
• Immediately report unusual transactions, missing documentation, or discrepancies to management.
• Protect confidential client, debtor, banking, and financial information and comply with firm policies on financial accountability and record retention.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical financial records and communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and financial institutions.
• Prepare reports requested by management, assist with special accounting projects, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision and dental benefits.
• Company-matching 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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