Kennedys · 5 days ago
Credit Control Specialist
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrKennedys, a growing global law firm, is seeking a full-time Credit Control Specialist to join their US Finance team. This role involves managing collections and facilitating timely payments while communicating effectively with attorneys and clients. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive collection control service - pursue debtors frequently and effectively by telephone, email and letter to secure payment within US Kennedys agreed payment terms and Client Guidelines
Proactively engage fee earners and partners to improve collections and reduce debtor days
Review aged debt lists regularly to identify bills that can be chased and ensuring that the debtors are contacted
Ensure the collection workflow database is updated regularly and maintained with current activity summary
Ensure all appeals for adjustments, write-offs and bad debts are maintained and current
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Must have initiative, attention-to-detail, can-do attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Must be a quick learner, comfortable learning computer/accounting software, and comfortable managing Excel spreadsheets
Be able to handle high volume workflow in fast paced environment
Preferred
Associate's/Bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of a collection control functions and legal billing procedures and cycles
Working knowledge of Elite 3e or similar financial systems
Working knowledge of the e-billing systems for law firms
Company
Kennedys
Every day we make a difference.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Meg Catalano
Global Managing Partner
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