Accounts Receivable Specialist

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance fully funded by the firm

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading law firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage payments and collections. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable within a legal or medical setting, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, in-office work, and benefits including PPO health insurance fully funded by the firm. Join a passionate team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or related role.
• Strong skills in negotiation and communication with insurance companies.
• Experience with personal injury law or medical billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor payments and outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Negotiate with medical providers and insurers for favorable outcomes.
• Ensure accuracy of settlement payments received.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Case management software

Job description

About the job Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our Client are young, aggressive, tenacious, driven, and passionate legal professionals. Their rapidly growing firm in the Heights area prepares every case for trial from the time it is signed up. We try many cases a year across Texas. The firm handles catastrophic injury cases, truck wrecks, insurance claims (i.e., hailstorm, windstorm), car wrecks, work injuries, mass torts, and product liability.

The environment is high energy, and their lawyers are passionate advocates who care very much about what they do.

This position requires extensive data entry skills including A/R within a law firm. Experience with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and other traditional office software are required. Experience with case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track payments and outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Follow up with insurance adjusters and/or defense firms regarding overdue payments and facilitate resolution of outstanding balances.
• Implement effective collection strategies to minimize aging of accounts receivable.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of settlement payments received.
• Review client medical bills and identify opportunities for negotiation and reduction of expenses.
• Negotiate with medical providers and insurers to achieve favorable outcomes for clients regarding medical bill payments.
• Maintain accurate records of settlement payments, negotiated medical bills, and related correspondence.
• Provide assistance and support in other areas of firm operations as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related role, within a legal or medical setting.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to effectively communicate with insurance companies and medical providers.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications for tracking accounts receivable and managing financial data (Quickbooks Online).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of personal injury law or medical billing practices is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance preferred or relevant work experience.

Our Clientoffer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

A background check will be required.

Pay is commensurate with skills and prior experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• In Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• PPO Health insurance fully funded by the firm.