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Collections Coordinator

CFS

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Our client is seeking a Collections Coordinator to support the firm's financial operations by managing aged receivables, driving collection efforts, and partnering closely with attorneys and firm leadership to resolve outstanding balances. This role requires a confident communicator who can effectively navigate attorney relationships, provide financial updates, and support strategic follow-up with clients.
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    Description

    Job Summary


    Our client is seeking a Collections Coordinator to support the firm's financial operations by managing aged receivables, driving collection efforts, and partnering closely with attorneys and firm leadership to resolve outstanding balances. This role requires a confident communicator who can effectively navigate attorney relationships, provide financial updates, and support strategic follow-up with clients.



    Key Responsibilities


    Attorney & Practice Group Support



    • Partner with attorneys to review aging reports, address billing concerns, and develop collection strategies.

    • Communicate collection risks, client concerns, and account issues to attorneys and management.

    • Prepare concise account summaries for attorney meetings and client discussions.

    • Serve as a primary resource for attorneys regarding account status and collection-related matters.


    Collections & Client Outreach



    • Monitor AR aging reports and identify accounts requiring follow-up.

    • Contact clients regarding past-due balances via phone, email, and written correspondence.

    • Maintain detailed documentation of collection activity, payment commitments, and client communications.

    • Coordinate payment arrangements and escalate delinquent accounts as needed.


    Account Review & Resolution



    • Investigate payment discrepancies, disputes, and account issues in collaboration with legal assistants and accounting staff.

    • Work with billing teams to resend invoices, process adjustments, and resolve billing-related concerns.

    • Partner with cash applications teams to ensure accurate payment posting.


    Reporting & Administrative Support



    • Maintain collection notes, account statuses, and follow-up schedules.

    • Prepare periodic collections and AR activity reports for management.

    • Assist with month-end accounts receivable close processes, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

    • Support collections-related process improvement initiatives and special projects.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.


    Qualifications



    • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.

    • 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or collections experience.

    • Prior collections experience preferred, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.

    • Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and managing sensitive account matters.

    • Experience with legal billing systems, 3Epreferred.



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    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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