Accounts Receivable Specialist

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time role involves managing all aspects of accounts receivable including cash receipts processes, verifying account discrepancies, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary ranging from $56K to $70K with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, General Accounting, or Legal Support Staff.
• Ability to type at a speed of 60 WPM.
• Willingness to work overtime is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash receipts application process including application of wires, checks, and credit cards.
• Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies.
• Verify, code and post current day cash receipts.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and reconcile to accounting system.
• Prepare daily cash reports.
• Verify and research account discrepancies.
• Assist in resolving client billing issues.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Organizational skills

Client service attitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post‑high school coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

10-Key calculator

Job description

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to stretch your accounting wings and tap into your A/R skills even more? Do you enjoy the research side of A/R to determine payments and distributions? This Accounts Receivable Specialist opening is the next step in your career. The Accounts Receivable Specialist handles all aspects of accounts receivable, including general ledger coding, data entry and posting of cash receipts for the Firm in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Manages cash receipts application process including the application of wires, checks, and credit cards.
• Processes incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Verifies, codes and posts the current day cash receipts.
• Prepares daily bank deposits and reconciles to accounting system.
• Prepares daily cash reports.
• Verifies and researches account discrepancies.
• Assists in resolving client billing issues.
• Assists with the month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Maintains accurate records, files and necessary documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects, process improvement opportunities, and support to the Accounting Department as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Accounts Receivable Specialist must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, possess good organizational skills, and a strong commitment to client service. The position requires a High School Diploma, with any post‑high school coursework being preferred. 1‑3 years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, General Accounting, or Legal Support Staff experience preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word) and data entry. Must have the ability to use a 10‑Key calculator by touch and be capable of typing at a speed of 60 WPM. The specialist should be a self‑starter able to meet deadlines and have an excellent customer service attitude. Willingness to work overtime is essential.

The salary range for this position is $56K to $70K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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