Client Account Specialist collections

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Client Account Specialist (Collections)
The candidate will provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com. Responsible for addressing specialized needs of the firm’s accounts receivable and client relations efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, proactively analyzing client account receivable profiles, collaborating with firm personnel and/or reaching out directly to client contacts to facilitate the monetization of outstanding invoices, acting as a liaison between firm attorneys and clients as well as providing management with information and analysis on client payment trends and risks. Proactively interacting with firm clients in a professional manner to facilitate timely payments of invoices as well as identify any challenges to the client submitting timely payments. Follow up with clients, discuss and document actions taken as well as determine next steps towards resolution on overdue and difficult to collect accounts. Enter and maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date information summarizing all collection related activities within the firm’s revenue forecasting software on all assigned client AR positions. Provide information to firm attorneys and business unit personnel regarding status of their client’s accounts receivables position. Processing, reviewing and mailing client statements of account each month. Develop working relationships with other process streams to foster a collaborative effort to resolve challenges in the bill to cash cycle as they arise. Interfacing with the various eBilling websites utilized within the Firm’s billing processes. Assist practice groups in their collection efforts. This involves, but is not limited to, proactively providing accurate and timely updates on collection efforts, providing attorneys and practice group management with recommendations and supporting documentation for next steps on client accounts. Meeting regularly with firm management to identify and discuss potential at risk accounts. Interact and collaborate with Revenue Coordinators within the Firm’s international offices regarding updates, next steps and strategies for partner and client interaction to monetize accounts receivable balances. High school education. Relevant college courses or degree strongly preferred. Previous experience in a law firm or other service industry is preferred. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must display professional manner with clients. Ability to work independently. Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload and solve problems. Must be able to assist individuals of various levels with needs and problems and react to difficult situations appropriately. Confidentiality is essential. Proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of Microsoft Excel, 3E Billing System and Accounts Receivable software is a plus.

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