[Remote] Legal Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tyson & Mendes is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization redefining what a law firm can be, and they are seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to join their Accounting Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and collecting past due monies from clients, maintaining professional communications, and collaborating with the Accounting team to resolve outstanding balances.
Responsibilities
- Tracks and collects past due monies and pending appeals from clients at a minimum of 20-25 reach outs per day
- Responsible for the collection of 300+ accounts/invoices at any given time
- Records and updates collection notes pursuant to firm guidelines
- Prepares, updates, and analyzes collection reports daily
- Liaison between the Firm and Clients with respect to collections
- Ensures all communications with Clients are professional in nature while keeping and improving client relations
- Works collaboratively with members of the Accounting team to resolve past due balances
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Skills
- 2+ years collection experience at a professional services firm, experience with an insurance defense firm a HUGE plus
- Microsoft Office Suite of products (particularly Excel) and 10-key
- Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
- High level of confidence and professionalism in written and verbal communication internally and externally
- Ability to maintain calm disposition in high stress environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changes
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
- Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
- Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
- Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
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