Accounts Receivable Specialist

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for the Buffalo, NY area. This role supports a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on reducing delinquent balances, improving cash receipts, and delivering clear client reporting across diverse legal matters.

The position requires AR or general accounting experience, familiarity with legal billing platforms, and strong communication skills to interact with clients and attorneys. Aderant and ERP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Experience with billing and collection policies in a B2B setting preferred.
• Ability to solve complex problems with critical thinking.
• Working knowledge of electronic billing sites.
• Knowledge of ERP applications (Aderant preferred).
• Experience with legal collections software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine collection strategies to reduce delinquent balances and accelerate cash receipts.
• Analyze AR data and client payment behavior to identify trends and risks for leadership insights.
• Prepare and review client reporting by researching open balances and assess collectability using billing platforms and documentation.
• Follow up with clients on outstanding balances and provide necessary documentation to facilitate payment.
• Identify payment discrepancies, document findings, and communicate resolutions professionally.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing & collections

Communication

Microsoft Office

Aderant

Legal industry experience

Tools

CounselLink

Legal Tracker

LegalX

TyMetrix360

Aderant ERP

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Buffalo, NY)

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, execute, and continuously refine collection strategies to reduce delinquent balances and accelerate cash receipts.
• Analyze accounts receivable data and client payment behaviors to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing actionable insights to leadership when appropriate.
• Prepare and review detailed client reporting by researching open balances and assessing collectability, leveraging electronic billing platforms, email correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Proactively follow up with clients on outstanding balances, providing invoice copies, cost share explanations, deductible letters, and other required documentation to facilitate timely payment.
• Identify, research, and resolve payment discrepancies, clearly documenting findings and communicating resolutions in a professional and client-focused manner.
• Respond to and resolve client-driven inquiries and requests, including payment history, invoice documentation, and account clarification.
• Apply a forward-thinking and creative mindset to evaluate client trends, anticipate challenges, and recommend workflow or process enhancements that improve efficiency and results.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with assigned attorneys and administrative staff, serving as a trusted partner in resolving client account matters.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all collection activity and client interactions within designated systems to ensure transparency and continuity.
• Work closely with AR Team Leads to refine outreach strategies, strengthen documentation quality, address payer

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of (2) years ofaccountsreceivableor general accounting experiencepreferred
• Experience withbilling and collection policies and procedures in a business-to-business setting preferred
• Ability to solve complex problems & use critical thinking
• Working knowledge of electronic billing sites preferred (CounselLink, Legal Tracker,LegalX,TyMetrix360, etc.)
• Knowledge ofERP applications(Aderantpreferred)
• Experience with legal collections software preferred
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
• Ability to adapt to changes in work, priorities, and requirements
• Excellentcustomer serviceskillswitha high levelofwrittenandverbal communication
• High degree of accuracy,attention to detailand organizational skills
• Results orientedand proactive approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Benefits:

The hourly range for this position is $21- $27.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

OUR COMMITMENT

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Accounting

This is a full time position