Accounts Receivable/Collections Administrator (Legal)

LHH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH in Irvine, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (Legal) to join the accounting team on a contract-to-hire basis. You will manage client billing, collections, payment application, and account reconciliation using Aderant in a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience with law firm accounting and billing. Onsite full-time role with a clear path to permanent placement and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts receivable or billing experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Familiarity with legal billing and client/matter accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, cash applications, and reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports as needed.
• Perform accounts receivable functions including reviews and analysis.
• Process cash receipts and backup support.
• Record client payments to accounts using Aderant.
• Monitor outstanding balances and communicate collection concerns to attorneys.
• Respond to client, attorney, and internal inquiries.
• Research payment issues and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare notices related to fee arbitration per procedures.
• Coordinate delinquent accounts with external collection counsel.
• Complete and track bankruptcy claims through collection process.
• Respond to audit inquiries with supporting documentation.
• Handle special billing requests and account holds.
• Review trust balances and process transfers/adjustments.
• Review new matter documentation for billing guidelines.
• Participate in committee meetings and follow up on questions.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Detail oriented

Communication

Excel

Prioritization

Legal billing

Account reconciliation

Tools

Aderant

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Receivable/Collections Administrator (Legal)

Location: Irvine, CA Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite Pay: $75k-90k Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

Our client, a well-established law firm in Irvine, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their accounting team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position will be responsible for managing the firm’s accounts receivable activities, including client billing, collections, payment application, and account reconciliation.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and prior experience handling accounts receivable within a professional services, legal, or law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports based on business needs.

• Perform accounts receivable functions, including account reviews and analysis.

• Cash Receipts – Backup Support

• Process incoming checks through the scanning system.

• Record and apply client payments to the appropriate accounts using Aderant.

• Monitor outstanding balances, identify past-due accounts, and communicate collection concerns to attorneys.

• Address questions and requests from clients, attorneys, and internal departments.

• Research payment issues, reconcile discrepancies, and work toward timely resolution.

• Prepare required notices related to a client’s right to fee arbitration in accordance with company procedures.

• Coordinate the referral of seriously delinquent accounts to external collection counsel following established policies.

• Complete and submit bankruptcy claims and track related matters through the collection process.

• Respond to audit inquiries and provide requested supporting documentation.

• Handle special billing and statement requests, including account holds and other exceptions.

• Review client trust balances and process appropriate transfers or adjustments.

• Review new matter documentation to ensure compliance with established billing and accounting guidelines.

• Participate in committee meetings, document meeting minutes, and follow up on related questions or requests.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts receivable or billing experience.

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with legal billing and client/matter accounting is a plus.

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, cash applications, and account reconciliation.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Experience with legal billing or accounting software is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

• Full-time, onsite position in Irvine.

• Opportunity to join an established and professional legal organization.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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