Hybrid AR Specialist: Law Firm Collections & Billing

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

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support partners with collection efforts across a large portfolio and local office AR accounts. The role involves extensive client contact through calls, emails, and letters to collect past due invoices, negotiate payment plans, and document progress.

The position requires strong MS Word/Excel skills, experience in law firm billing or corporate collections, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in law firm collections or billing
• Professional service firm experience in collections or billing
• Demonstrated ability and familiarity with using electronic billing vendor websites
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Responsibilities

• Handle a significant portfolio of Firmwide Client Collection responsibilities in addition to the AR portfolio of the local office.
• Review and analyze accounts receivable aging.
• Understand and follow the electronic billing life cycle process in order to take the appropriate actions to resolve accounts receivable.
• Contact clients via frequent phone calls, emails, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices.
• Negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules.
• Use Firm’s collection system on a daily basis to identify collection follow-ups and to document collection statuses Assist with special projects, including creating, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets.
• Type statements and correspondences, including the preparation of charts and tables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem-solving

Time management

Confidentiality and discretion

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support partners with collection efforts across a large portfolio and local office AR accounts. The role involves extensive client contact through calls, emails, and letters to collect past due invoices, negotiate payment plans, and document progress.

The position requires strong MS Word/Excel skills, experience in law firm billing or corporate collections, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a hybrid work