AR Specialist: Strategic Collections & Billing

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the firm’s collections process. You will manage a portfolio of client accounts, work with partners and AR managers, and pursue resolutions for outstanding balances while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include analyzing AR aging, following the electronic billing life cycle, contacting clients, negotiating payment schedules, reconciling accounts, and generating aging reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in law firm collections or billing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel; familiarity with e-billing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Handle a significant portfolio of Firmwide Client Collection responsibilities.
• Review and analyze accounts receivable aging.
• Understand and follow the electronic billing life cycle to resolve AR.
• Contact clients via calls, emails, and letters to follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Coordinate with billing teams to resolve invoice errors or e-billing rejections.
• Generate and distribute AR aging reports to partners or management.
• Use the firm’s collection system daily for follow-ups and records.
• Assist with special projects, including Excel formatting/editing.
• Type statements and correspondences, including charts/tables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Aderant

Elite 3E

e-billing platforms

TyMetrix

Collaborati/BrightFlag

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the firm’s collections process. You will manage a portfolio of client accounts, work with partners and AR managers, and pursue resolutions for outstanding balances while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include analyzing AR aging, following the electronic billing life cycle, contacting clients, negotiating payment schedules, reconciling accounts, and generating aging reports.