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Accounts Receivable AssociateFort Lauderdale - On Site.

Are you a people person with a keen attention to detail? love crunching numbers? We are hiring in our Accounting department for a role just for you!

If you are experienced with accounts receivable, especially in the legal, medical, or similar industry, and interested in joining a dynamic and employee focused workplace, apply to our Accounts Receivable Associate position!

In this role you will get to manage a portfolio of clients for various firm business units and you will be responsible for pro-activelycollecting and administering the Firm’s accounts receivable. This position is a client facing role and will provide quality customer service to our clients while reducing credit risk.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with clients to obtain payment statuses in order to properly manage the receivables.
• Establish and monitor client payment arrangements for accounts with past due balances in consultation with the billing partners.
• Monitor high risk accounts and keep Director of Accounts Receivable and billing attorney updated on account activity on a weekly basis and continuously address collection strategies.
• Prepare accounting and receivable reports for clients and attorneys upon request for their review.
• Summarize account activity and financial statistics in the narrative field of our system for review and reporting to managing partner and executive administrator.
• Collection of all items due Kelley Kronenberg.
• Process notification letters and pre-audits.
• Apply write-offs where applicable.
• Work & research payments shortages.
• Work with Senior A/P and Trust Accounting Associate for application of available trust funds.

• Skills/Competencies:

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Preferably at a law firm
• Experience with legal management software a plus (TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Exchange, Council Link, Acuity)
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work with large volumes of data
• Collaborative team player and self-motivated
• Must work well in high pressure situations
• Detailed and accurate
• Ability to analyze customer aging to ensure timeliness of payments
• Associates degree from an accredited school or university in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is preferable

• PerKsat KelleyKronenberg

  • Competitive Salary with Yearly BONUS!
  • Company Paid PPO Health Insurance+ Dental& Vision Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday and Mental Health Day
  • 401K Retirement with Employer Match
  • Diverse, Equal& Inclusive Work Environment
  • Ongoing Support & Professional Career Development
  • Free3:00 PM snacks,all daycoffee& beverages, Friday breakfast, monthly birthday celebrations, holiday partyand more!