Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist (Legal)

Location: Downtown Portland, OR

Salary Range: $27-$32 per hour DOE

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Hybrid, Full Time

Our client is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist for their office in Downtown Portland, OR. The ideal candidate should have excellent accounting and communication skills, accounts payable experience, and experience in legal billing coordination. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate and maintain contact with clients to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues.
• Review billing statements and accounts receivable aging reports to prioritize collection efforts.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlement terms when necessary.
• Document all collection activities and maintain accurate records.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Billing and Collections team to identify and address systemic issues affecting collections.
• Generate collection reports and provide regular updates on accounts receivable status.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to all legal and ethical standards in collections practices.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly and courteously.

Qualifications:

• MUST have legal billing experience.
• Familiarity with billing and collections software and accounting systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to billing and collections is a plus.

Benefits:

Benefits vary depending on employer.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with

federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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