Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Cleveland, OH (In-Office)

Industry: Legal / Professional Services / Accounting

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000

Position Overview

A top-tier Am Law 200 law firm known for excellence and outstanding client service is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their accounting team in Cleveland. This role is responsible for processing daily financial transactions, managing client receipts, and supporting cash application workflows within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Payment Processing: Record and apply daily incoming payments, including checks, wires, ACH, credit card, and lockbox transactions.

• Account Research: Contact clients regarding short pays, overpayments, and unidentified receipts. Make daily bank deposits.

• Trust Accounting: Deposit and post trust transactions in strict compliance with firm policies.

• Billing Support: Assist the billing department with payment reversals and the movement of unapplied or trust monies.

• Account Analysis: Analyze unapplied and trust accounts to identify potential applications.

• Reporting: Compile and distribute daily cash collection reports to upper management outlining fees collected.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred, with a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional services or law firm setting.

• Software Proficiency: Required proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (entering and manipulating spreadsheets). Aderant legal software experience is a strong plus.

• Core Skills: Exceptional data entry accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, accompanied by strong customer service skills for resolving client inquiries.

• Work Style: Strong time management skills with the ability to manage stress, show initiative, and consistently meet tight deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

• Benefits: Business casual culture and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and well-being initiatives.

   

To Apply

Please direct all resumes and inquiries to:

Nykki McAdoo

Email: nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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