Company Description:
We are a dynamic and growing legal practice specializing in immigration, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and workers' compensation. With over 35 years of combined legal experience, we are committed to providing exceptional service and fighting for our clients' rights. Our mission is to help immigrants and their families navigate legal challenges and improve their lives beyond court cases.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the firm's financial health and sustainability by managing and securing client payments.
Responsibilities:
1. Collections Management: Proactively collect outstanding payments from clients spanning the past 10 years to the current period. This involves thorough research, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.
2. Payment Verification: Regularly confirm receipt of payments across various platforms and reconcile any discrepancies.
3. Payment Plan Coordination: Assist clients in establishing or transitioning to automatic payment plans for smoother transactions.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and confidential records of client interactions, payments, and account statuses using financial software.
5. Client Communication: Utilize various communication methods to effectively reach out to clients regarding their accounts.
6. Reporting: Compile and present regular reports on collection efforts and account statuses for management review.
7. Performance Goals: Achieve weekly collection targets and adhere to minimum daily call requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual proficiency to communicate effectively with our diverse client base.
- Demonstrated customer service skills with professionalism and patience.
- Strong negotiation skills to navigate payment discussions.
- Friendly yet assertive demeanor in addressing financial matters.
- Proactive problem-solving ability.
- Preferably a degree in finance, accounting, or relevant experience.
- Familiarity with accounting software and Excel.
Compensation:
$6 - $8 hourly
If you are ready to contribute to our mission and take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year
