Accounts Receivable Specialist

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith Llp - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tampa, FL office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist with legal experience. This position is crucial for managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate client information. The specialist will perform collection procedures as defined and trained, actively monitor and pursue outstanding accounts receivable balances, and maintain and update client and payor contact information in the collection management system. A strong understanding of clients' billing guidelines, engagement letters, and payment history is essential to determine appropriate collection actions. In addition to these responsibilities, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will run monthly reports, review and prioritize the top delinquent accounts receivable balances, and prepare additional analysis as required. Reporting any risky findings to management is also a key part of the role. Lewis Brisbois prides itself on providing comprehensive legal services across more than 40 specialties, and the Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the financial health of the firm by ensuring that collections are handled efficiently and effectively. The firm offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k plan with employer contributions. Additionally, there are opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform collection procedures as defined/trained.
• Monitor and pursue outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Maintain and update client and payor contact information in the collection management system.
• Understand and utilize clients' billing guidelines, engagement letters, and payment history to determine appropriate collection actions.
• Run monthly reports and review top delinquent accounts receivable balances.
• Prepare additional analysis as required and report risky findings to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and Accounting Credential.
• At least three (3) years of experience in the field or in a related field.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to complete work on schedule.
• Familiarity with accounting programs.
• Basic understanding of principles of accounting.
• Proficient in 10-Key and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Sick time
• Vacation time