Accounts Receivable Specialist

Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national, specialty litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria Office Park, steps from the Battery Atlanta. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist who is a self-starter, organized, and positive. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will primarily focus on analyzing client accounts to determine the handling and proper distribution of overpayments. This position also will also assist with cash receipts and payment application. The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports directly to the Collections and Appeals Supervisor and works closely with the Accounts Receivable team in ensuring correct application and timely handling of overpayments. This position is ideal for applicants who are highly organized and detailed problem solvers that thrive in a team environment and understand the importance of both internal and external client service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track, research, and resolve client overpayments
• Reconcile matters to determine correct unapplied cash application, or appropriate party to receive refund
• Effectively communicate with attorneys, clients, and insurance carriers regarding cash application and resolution of unapplied cash issues
• Request refund checks; and return duplicate checks to clients
• Research incoming check, wire, credit card, and ACH payments in a timely and accurate manner
• Accurately apply payments to firm invoices and post cash receipts
• Reconcile and prepare daily deposits to firm Operating and IOLTA accounts
• Forward carrier preapproved invoices to insured clients
• Prioritize various and changing responsibilities while being organized and detail oriented
• Ability to process and screen data to verify any discrepancies with systems
• Complete special assignments and requests as directed by manager timely and accurately
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field of study preferred
• Insurance collections experience in a law firm strongly preferred
• Experience using accounting software
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required
• Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail, catches errors and corrects them quickly
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Adaptable to changing priorities and work demands
• Pro-active, follows through with minimum direction, and displays initiative
• Exhibits a positive attitude and has confidence

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location