Senior Cash Application Specialist

Abacus Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Senior Cash Application Specialist to join their Manhattan, NY office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of cash application experience, preferably in the legal or professional services sector. Responsibilities include applying client payments accurately, reconciling trust account transactions, and supporting billing operations. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in billing software are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cash application experience.
• Experience in the legal or professional services industry is preferred.
• Understanding of legal billing and client guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming payments to client accounts and invoices accurately.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Oversee and reconcile client trust account transactions.

Skills

Cash application experience

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in billing software

Analytical skills

Tools

Billing software

e-billing platforms

Job description

Our client is a law firm. They seek a Senior Cash Application Specialist to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming payments to client accounts and invoices accurately using the firm’s financial systems
• Investigate and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments in coordination with billing attorneys, clients, and the collections team
• Oversee and reconcile client trust account transactions in compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Partner with the billing and collections teams to ensure alignment on client account status and payment allocations
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all cash applications are up to date and properly documented
• Evaluate process improvement opportunities and contribute to implementing best practices in cash application workflows
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of cash application experience
• Legal or professional services industry is preferred
• Understanding of legal billing, fee arrangements, and client guidelines
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to take ownership over projects and responsibilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in billing software and e‑billing platforms

JobID: 47699

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Legal Services