Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist : Long Island, NY

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Our client is a mid-sized law firm with offices around the tri-state and Florida. They have an immediate need for a Collections Specialist, reporting into the Director of Finance. This position is hybrid (after an initial period of in-office training for approximately 4 weeks), located in their Long Island, NY office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with and assist Billing Attorneys with collection efforts
• Contact clients for payment when directed by Billing Attorneys
• Review aged accounts receivable for invoices requiring follow up
• Follow up with Billing Attorneys on aged invoices and offer collection assistance
• Send payment reminders along with invoice copies
• Prepare and send collection letters when Billing Attorney agrees
• Perform accounts receivable write offs when applicable and approved
• Review e-billing web sites for invoice status and implement procedures for timely identification of e-billing rejections
• Analyze invoice deductions to inform / implement procedures to minimize in the future
• Maintain spreadsheets for Billing Attorneys of aged items / appealed items and deadlines
• Work closely with Partners, Chief Operating Officer, Collections Manager, Billing Department and Accounting Department
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

The annualized salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Salary is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits plan.