Collections Specialist

Soni; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Soni, partnering with an AmLaw 100 firm and leading global immigration services provider, seeks a Collections Specialist for our South Jersey office. You will manage client accounts, secure payments, and resolve issues to meet collection objectives.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business and at least three years in collections, ideally in a law firm environment. Compensation ranges from $23 to $29 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
• At least three years of collections/credit control experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with key/global/multi-currency client accounts preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and secure payment of outstanding balances.
• Build relationships with client contacts and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.
• Investigate invoice and payment queries with internal teams to remove barriers to payment.
• Coordinate reminder statements and collection documentation.
• Maintain accurate collection records and account notes.

Connaissances

Excel

Word

Multi-currency

Prioritization

Communication

Independent

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Outils

Elite 3E

Elite Enterprise

Aderant/CMS

Description du poste

Soni is partnering with, an AmLaw 100 firm and leading global immigration services provider, is seeking a Collections Specialist for our South Jersey office. The role is responsible for collecting outstanding balances in line with agreed credit terms, supporting key and global client accounts, resolving issues that delay payment, and providing accurate reporting and administrative support to the Collections function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, securing payment of outstanding balances in line with agreed credit terms.
• Build effective relationships with client contacts and Accounts Payable teams to resolve payment issues and support timely collections.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, billing and payment-related queries, working with internal stakeholders to remove barriers to payment.
• Coordinate collection activities, including reminder statements, collection correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate collection records, payment commitments and account notes within firm systems and trackers.
• Support key and global client accounts, collaborating with billing, finance and client service teams to achieve collection objectives.
• Prepare collection forecasts, debtor analysis and payment schedules, providing regular updates on performance, risks and expected receipts.
• Escalate collection concerns appropriately and recommend payment arrangements, write-offs or other recovery actions in accordance with firm policies.
• Provide Client Service Managers, Partners and Finance stakeholders with collection insights and account-specific recommendations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, responding promptly, maintaining confidentiality and supporting wider departmental activities as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
• At least three years of relevant collections or credit control experience, with a strong focus on customer service.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment highly preferred.
• Experience working with key, global and multi-currency client accounts is preferred.
• Experience with Elite 3E is highly preferred; experience with Elite Enterprise, Aderant/CMS or comparable billing software will also be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to organise competing priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of assigned work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain varied information clearly and resolve client issues.
• Self-motivated, quick to learn and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Good judgement, including knowing when to seek support or elevate an issue.

Compensation: $23 to $29 an hour

Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications