Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Senior Collections Specialist
Location : New York, NY 10019
Salary / Payrate : $85K-$100K annually, + AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment : Hybrid (2-days onsite / 3-days remote)
Term : Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required : Yes
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Our client, an AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a Senior Collections Specialist at their offices in New York City. This is a full time, permanent role that allows for remote work 3 days a week and pays an annual base salary of $85K to $100K plus an excellent benefits package. Thirty-five-hour work week, overtime eligible. A Bachelor’s degree is required.
The Senior Collections Specialist will be responsible for :
- Reviewing status of assigned client accounts, following up and monitoring aging receivables.
- Collaborating with assigned partners within the Practice Team to review their matters and determine action plans for collections.
- Communicating & collaborating directly with clients to secure payments on a timely basis.
- Providing documentation and analysis to partners and clients as needed.
- Maintaining detailed records of steps taken to facilitate payments.
- Coordinating with Supervisor and Practice team regarding assigned receivables portfolio and discussing strategy and escalation as needed.
- Assisting the Collections & Practice teams with researching , analyzing, and resolving client deductions and unapplied credits.
- Collaborating with other teams including the Billing Department and Finance Department regarding client deductions, cash receipts, collections, and other special projects.
Requirements :
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Collections Specialist in the legal or professional service industry. Previous experience at a law firm and interfacing with partners and clients are a plus. Aderant, Elite & E Billing Systems experience are a plus.Bachelor’s degree required.Must have the capability to follow up on client accounts with minimal supervision.Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy.Ability to meet strict deadlines and interact well with co-workers.Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.Attention to detail.Must be proficient in Word and Excel.