Accounts Receivable Clerk
Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP, a firm with expertise in commercial litigation and insurance law, is currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to work with the Accounting Department and firm partnership to follow up on outstanding client accounts and maximize the firm’s collections. The ideal candidate will possess diplomatic communication abilities, a basic understanding of legal accounting principles, and well-developed problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing firm A/R reports and file records to identify overdue invoices, previous efforts to collect, and appropriate client contacts for continued follow-ups on outstanding accounts.
- Consulting with Accounting Department and firm partnership to determine suitable messaging when interacting with clients regarding overdue accounts, as well as escalation strategies when needed.
- Communicating with the firm’s clients in accordance with the Accounting Department and firm partnership’s guidelines on suitable messaging and in a manner that facilitates an ongoing professional and congenial relationship.
- Maintaining detailed records (emails, phone memos, notes in firm accounting software, etc.) for each collection attempt.
- Providing regular updates to the Accounting Department, firm partnership, and individual lawyers regarding the status of receivables.
- Other ad hoc accounting duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Accounting, finance, or business administration diploma or degree from accredited educational institution.
- At least 2 years of collections experience in a professional services (preferably legal) environment.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Prior use of legal accounting software such as PCLaw or Soluno, or bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks, is an asset.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work well within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong client service orientation and the ability to manage multiple client requirements simultaneously.
- Positive attitude, patience, and persistence.
- Capacity for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality over client and firm financial information.
Salary Range:
$50,000.00 to $60,000.00, annually.
Approximate Start Date:
As soon as available.
Interested and qualified applicants should forward a covering letter and resume by e-mail [noting Accounts Receivable Clerk in the re-line] to:
Ellyson O’Donnell
Office Manager
E-mail: eodonnell@tgplawyers.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone enquiries or agencies please.