AR Collections Specialist — Law Firm (Flexible Work)

Wiley Rein LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work program

Job summary

Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Client Account Services Specialist to manage accounts receivable and drive timely collections. Under the Director of Billing and Revenue, you will monitor aging AR, implement collection strategies, and reconcile financial data while maintaining client communications and confidentiality.

The role supports the Accounting & Finance Department with a focus on improving AR performance, adherence to policy, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) plus years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in the accounts/receivable function.
• Knowledge of e-billing systems preferred; experience with Aderant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administration of the firm’s AR inventory, including developing strategies for minimizing the days outstanding of overdue accounts.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with Practice Group Leaders and Partners to discuss aged AR inventory with recommended approaches and strategies for collection.
• Develop systems to perform outreach to clients on past due accounts and maintain up-to-date collection notes in the Collections database.
• Coordinate and evaluate write-off requests and recommend other approaches to reduce A/R inventory.
• Maintain notes and records of attorney/client communications for A/R inventory.
• Perform weekly/monthly follow-ups on payment promises and payment plans.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze internal A/R Practice Group reports.
• Lead the preparation and maintenance of year-end partner projections.
• Create, update and revise Excel spreadsheets as needed to support A/R functions.
• Provide backup support to cash receipts staff with processing client payments by recording wires, cash and checks as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

AR management

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Client Account Services Specialist to manage accounts receivable and drive timely collections. Under the Director of Billing and Revenue, you will monitor aging AR, implement collection strategies, and reconcile financial data while maintaining client communications and confidentiality.

The role supports the Accounting & Finance Department with a focus on improving AR performance, adherence to policy, and accurate reporting.