at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Accounting
Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist assists the Firm's partners with the collection of past due accounts receivable. This position requires extensive contact with both partners and clients and works closely with Accounts Receivable Managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Handle a significant portfolio of Firmwide Client Collection responsibilities in addition to the AR portfolio of the local office.
Review and analyze accounts receivable aging.
Understand and follow the electronic billing life cycle process in order to take the appropriate actions to resolve accounts receivable.
Contact clients via frequent phone calls, emails, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices.
Negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules.
Use Firm's collection system on a daily basis to identify collection follow-ups and to document collection statuses Assist with special projects, including creating, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets.
Type statements and correspondences, including the preparation of charts and tables.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred:
Experience in law firm collections or billing
Professional service firm experience in collections or billing
Demonstrated ability and familiarity with using electronic billing vendor websites.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.
