Cash Flow & Collections Analyst

Bass, Berry & Sims; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass, Berry & Sims seeks a Cash Receipts and Collections Analyst to assist in processing, posting, applying payments, and reconciling cash records. This role supports the A/R coordinator and Cash Receipt Coordinator and serves as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and accounting on payment inquiries.

You will post payments, research unapplied receipts, monitor aging, follow up on invoices, and prepare status reports for firm leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts receivable and cash receipts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Research and process all incoming payments (checks, wire transfers, ACH) and apply to appropriate client accounts and invoices.
• Post cash, checks, and electronic payments into the accounting system and apply to correct customer accounts.
• Verify and reconcile cash receipts with bank deposits and prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied and unidentified cash receipts and address customer account discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Follow up with clients via phone and email regarding outstanding invoices.
• Collaborate with billing attorneys to resolve client concerns or disputes.
• Escalate collection issues as needed and assist with write-off or payment plan processing.
• Prepare regular collection status reports for firm leadership.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Support audits and financial reporting with documentation related to payments and collections.
• Assist with process improvements and updates to collection and receipting procedures.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash application

Bank reconciliations

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Bass, Berry & Sims seeks a Cash Receipts and Collections Analyst to assist in processing, posting, applying payments, and reconciling cash records. This role supports the A/R coordinator and Cash Receipt Coordinator and serves as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and accounting on payment inquiries.

You will post payments, research unapplied receipts, monitor aging, follow up on invoices, and prepare status reports for firm leadership.