What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Lewis Rice LLC?
Lewis Rice LLC., a large downtown St. Louis Law Firm has an opening for an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This position will have responsibility for applying payments to client accounts. This individual will communicate internally within the firm and externally with clients via email and over the phone. The position works a 35-hour work week, offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including major medical plans, 401(k) plan and paid parking.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply payments in accordance with firm trust accounting requirements, including proper handling of advance funds, transfers between trust and operating accounts, and compliance with ethical and client-specific guidelines Investigate and timely resolve client payment discrepancies.
- Work with clients to set up payment plans when directed.
- Set up and provide links to an online payment site for clients.
- Ask relevant questions related to client payment and billing activity.
- Assist in reconciling bank account discrepancies as needed.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two years’ experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Mathematical and analytical skills required to identify and resolve billing and payment issues.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with members, associates, staff, clients, and business associates.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and responsibilities and complete them efficiently within time constraints.
- Ability to use accounting information systems, Excel, Word, and other supporting software and related equipment.