Collections Account Support Specialist

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,200 - 60,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP, a prominent law firm in Buffalo, is hiring a Collections Account Support Specialist. This role involves supporting customers, resolving account inquiries, and collaborating with attorneys on collection matters. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree and at least three years of accounting experience. The salary range is estimated between $49,200 and $60,450 annually, alongside a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience in resolving account inquiries and maintaining information in databases.
• Knowledge of professional services accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by resolving account inquiries.
• Review collection assignments with attorneys.
• Contact clients regarding outstanding invoices.

Skills

Understanding of accounting functions

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or business administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact by supporting our customers, resolving account inquiries, and contributing to the financial health of our organization. Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with 230+ attorneys in 10 offices, is seeking a Collections Account Support Specialist to join our busy accounting team, resident in the Buffalo office. In this role, you will be responsible for working in tandem with attorneys and clients. You will review collection assignments with our attorneys and contact our clients regarding their outstanding invoices. You will also be providing clients with requested information as well as maintaining and inputting information into our accounting software database.

An associate degree in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience and an understanding of accounting functions and principles within a professional services environment. Prior experience working in an accounting environment is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, is $49,200 to $60,450. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.