Collections Coordinator

Gainor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious national law firm is seeking a Collections Coordinator to join their Midtown, Manhattan office. This hybrid role involves managing client collections, analyzing data, and maintaining positive client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of legal experience and a strong background in accounting and collections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience required.
• Prior accounting/billing and collections experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contact clients about outstanding payments.
• Monitor and review reports to assess collections needs.
• Collaborate with third-party collections agencies.

Skills

Legal experience

Accounting/billing experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Elite

3E Accounting

SAP

Job description

Our client is a prestigious national law firm with headquarters in NYC. They are seeking a Collections Coordinator to join the team. The position is hybrid and based 3 out of 5 days at their office in Midtown, Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

1. Contact clients about outstanding payments
2. Review accounts to create a strategy for client collection efforts
3. Monitor and review reports to assess collections needs for partners and counsel
4. Handle escalated collection issues and disputes
5. Properly document payment agreements and communications
6. Resolve client account receivable issues
7. Maintain positive relationships with clients
8. Analyze data to forecast trends
9. Research payment history to create special payment agreements
10. Meet with partners and other members of the collections team to discuss special payment agreements
11. Prepare collection activity reports
12. Provide monthly status reports on collection activities
13. Manage reminder notice process for all accounts
14. Collaborate with third-party collections agencies to assist in collection efforts

Skills and Qualifications

1. 5+ years of legal experience required
2. Prior accounting/billing and collections experience
3. Bachelor’s degree preferred (in accounting or business)
4. Knowledge of legal cash collections and best practices
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
6. Knowledge of Elite, 3E Accounting, or SAP is a plus
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Customer service experience
9. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation

1. Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 based on experience
2. Bonus
3. Paid overtime

Gainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.