Cash Applications Coordinator - Troy, United States - Dickinson Wright

Description

Summary: Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Cash Receipts Coordinator are responsible for providing professional support services to Attorneys and Clients of the Firm as assigned on a full time basis unless otherwise arranged with the Firm. Such services frequently include providing accounting support to Attorneys and Clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as a Cash Receipts Coordinator at the Firm include but are not limited to:

1. Monitor multiple general and trust bank accounts including accounts located in foreign countries and funded with foreign currencies;
2. Assist with daily deposit preparation, recording and balancing of client payments in the firm's core accounting system, including research and internal communication relative to payment discrepancies;
3. Process recurring and ad-hoc client credit card payments in accordance with established firm and payment card industry recordkeeping standards;
4. Organize all payments from daily mail, cross check with the core accounting system for accuracy, and prepare for posting;
5. Scan and upload copies of payments into our core accounting system as required for documentation support;
6. Daily correspondence with legal secretaries, attorneys, and accounts receivable coordinators in a diplomatic manner to resolve inquiries within expected turnaround times;
7. Provide support and answers for all internal and external payment inquiries related to general and trust payments;
8. Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Cash Application Manager and/or the Director of Accounting Operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

Cash Receipts Coordinators must have:

1. Associates degree in Accounting, preferred;
2. 3-5 years of related experience in a professional services setting;
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to consistently display professionalism in tone and spirit;
4. Demonstrated technical proficiency with business and accounting software applications (ex: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Chrome River, Elite 3E);
5. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in fast paced environment to meet established deadlines;
6. Assume responsibility and takes ownership of work;
7. Attention to detail, while understanding the big picture;
8. Problem solving skills/ability to transfer technical knowledge from one assignment to the next;
9. Strong organizational skills.
10. Ability to focus on accuracy, reliability and procedures while providing quick resolutions;
11. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;

Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.