Accounts Receivable Specialist

Addison Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage daily cash posting, payment research, and law firm billing support in a hybrid setting (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

The role requires 2+ years of AR experience in professional services or a law firm, familiarity with Aderant or Elite billing systems, strong Excel skills, and trust accounting experience. Competitive salary with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Prior law firm billing experience required.
• Experience with Aderant or Elite (3E or Enterprise) billing systems strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data formatting.
• Experience working with trusts or trust accounting preferred.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Research, reconcile, and allocate daily incoming payments including checks, wires, ACH, and credit card transactions.
• Prepare and provide daily cash posting information for accounting records.
• Investigate unidentified or misapplied payments and coordinate resolution with internal teams.
• Partner with billing, conflicts, and finance departments to assist with payment identification and account inquiries.
• Maintain accurate AR records and ensure timely application of client payments.
• Assist with account reconciliations and aging analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end AR close processes.
• Provide professional communication with internal stakeholders, including attorneys and leadership.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Trust accounting

Billing experience

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aderant

Elite (3E/Enterprise)

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Century City)
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 annually
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a professional services organization in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for someone with strong cash applications, payment research, and law firm billing experience who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in daily cash posting activities, payment reconciliation, and supporting billing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, reconcile, and allocate daily incoming payments including checks, wires, ACH, and credit card transactions
• Prepare and provide daily cash posting information for accounting records
• Investigate unidentified or misapplied payments and coordinate resolution with internal teams
• Partner with billing, conflicts, and finance departments to assist with payment identification and account inquiries
• Maintain accurate AR records and ensure timely application of client payments
• Assist with account reconciliations and aging analysis
• Support month-end and year-end AR close processes
• Provide professional communication with internal stakeholders, including attorneys and leadership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• Prior law firm billing experience required
• Experience with Aderant or Elite (3E or Enterprise) billing systems strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data formatting
• Experience working with trusts or trust accounting preferred
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree a plus
• Strong communication skills with a high level of professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Why Join Us

• Stable, well-established organization with strong reputation
• Hybrid schedule offering work-life balance
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive department structure
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and internal advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Modern office environment in Century City