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Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Company | McDermott Will & Emery |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $66000 – $97000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- At least five (5) years of related work experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Knowledge of standard accounts receivable policies, processes, and practices
- Experience using accounting software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- High comfort level with new systems and integration
- Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Responsibilities
- Manage an AR portfolio; assess and execute appropriate actions to secure payment
- Document collection status utilizing the Firm’s collection system
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting and special projects
- Resolve complex AR inquiries, including account status and payment terms
- Prepare reports of delinquent accounts and follow up with the clients or vendors
- Maintain the AR database to ensure accuracy
- Reconcile payments with AR ledger and correct discrepancies
- Research industry best practices and identify AR process improvements
- Analyze data to identify improvements to the collection strategy
- Build reports to leverage data and forecast future collection amounts
- Submit and request approval of AR write-offs
- Recommend doubtful AR be sent to collection agency with supporting information
- Research and establish best practices to manage unallocated cash balances
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred