Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Accounts Receivable Specialist

The candidate will assist the Firm's partners with the collection of past due accounts receivable. Handle a significant portfolio of Firmwide Client Collection responsibilities in addition to the AR portfolio of the local office. Review and analyze accounts receivable aging. Understand and follow the electronic billing life cycle process in order to take the appropriate actions to resolve accounts receivable. Contact clients via frequent phone calls, emails, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices. Negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules. Use Firm’s collection system on a daily basis to identify collection follow-ups and to document collection statuses Assist with special projects, including creating, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets. Type statements and correspondences, including the preparation of charts and tables. Perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job is required. Experience in law firm collections or billing is preferred. Professional service firm experience in collections or billing is a plus.

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Sidley Austin LLP
One South Dearborn
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60603
Website : http://www.sidley.com