Senior AR Specialist: Cash Application & Client Trust Lead

Godfrey & Kahn; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey & Kahn is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable to manage daily cash application and AR activities, ensuring accurate recording of client payments and timely reporting. You will work with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support trust account transactions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and at least five years in AR or cash application, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of accounts receivable or cash application experience.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and cash application.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply client payments via check, ACH, wire, and lockbox.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts and investigate differences.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies including unapplied cash.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Manage client trust account transactions, including deposits and distributions.
• Prepare monthly reports of client trust balances.
• Calculate and post interest for client trust accounts.
• Process client refunds and related refund letters.
• Monitor unapplied cash and aging balances and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Follow firm policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Complete other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Service-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Godfrey & Kahn is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable to manage daily cash application and AR activities, ensuring accurate recording of client payments and timely reporting. You will work with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support trust account transactions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and at least five years in AR or cash application, with strong Excel and ERP skills.