ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR (HYBRID - CHICAGO)

If you are an accounting professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your accuracy and attention to detail, then we would like to meet with you!

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator will have responsibility for a variety of tasks in the Billing and Collections Department in order to facilitate the firm's collection of client invoices. This role serves as an auditor, ensuring invoices are accurate and that proper procedures are followed to account for the receipt of payments for services completed by the Firm. This role is also responsible for providing the Accounting team with administrative support such as making copies, completing forms, and obtaining documentation.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You

Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed

• Research the allocation of all incoming payments, received wires, ACHs, and checks.
• Allocate payments to invoices in the accounting system both from new payments as well as from the unapplied cash and retainer accounts.
• Report on the daily cash deposit with accuracy and completeness.
• Process write offs of accounts receivable and refunds to clients.
• Assist the Associate Director, Collections to research billing documents and details and in addressing audit needs.
• Respond to client inquiries for vendor/new vendor set up forms and information.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• 2 years of directly related experience.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
• The mindset to provide superior service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Associate degree preferred or demonstrated equivalent combination of education,training, and experience.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.