What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable & Cash Receipts Manager (Legal) position at Sokolof Remtulla, LLC?
Overview
Sokolof Remtulla, LLP is a national real estate and creditor’s rights law firm with offices in Florida (Orlando, Boca Raton), California (Irvine), Georgia (Norcross), Louisiana (New Orleans), and New York (Buffalo). As a rapidly growing firm, we are seeking a paralegal / legal assistant.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Cash Receipts Manager to oversee the firm's accounts receivable process from payment receipt through collections. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all client payments are accurately posted, accounts remain current, and billing discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a law firm environment, understands legal billing, and enjoys working with attorneys and clients to resolve payment issues while maintaining accurate financial records.
Cash Receipts & Payment Posting
- Post all client payments accurately and timely into the practice management system.
- Process ACH, checks, wire transfers, credit card payments, and lockbox receipts.
- Apply payments to the appropriate invoices and matters. Investigate and resolve unapplied or unidentified cash receipts.
- Contact clients when remittance information is incomplete or unclear.
Accounts Receivable Management
- Monitor AR aging reports daily.
- Identify overdue invoices and prioritize collection efforts.
- Send collection emails and make collection calls professionally.
- Follow established collection procedures while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Escalate delinquent accounts when appropriate
Reconciliations
- Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank deposits.
- Verify deposits posted through the bank feed are complete and accurate.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies between deposits, billing system, and accounting records.
- Maintain accurate audit trails for all payment activity.
Billing Support
- Research billing questions and payment discrepancies.
- Correct posting errors and account misapplications.
- Coordinate with billing staff and attorneys to resolve disputed invoices.
- Assist with write-offs, adjustments, and payment reallocations as approved.
Reporting
- Prepare AR aging reports.
- Monitor collection metrics.
- Report significant delinquent balances to management.
- Assist with month-end AR closing procedure
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute: Required
Work Location: In person
Pay: $31.25 - $38.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $39