AR Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist | DLA Piper

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at DLA Piper, offering a flexible work schedule across our Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington offices. DLA Piper is a global law firm that is at its core bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive. We believe our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm, and we are dedicated to providing a place where every professional can engage in meaningful work and grow their career journey. This Accounts Receivable Specialist position is a key part of our financial operations, supporting the Accounts Receivable department by accurately researching, processing cash applications, and managing other critical credit accounting tasks. This role ensures financial precision and supports the efficient flow of transactions within the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office
• Pay: $26.59–$33.28 hourly
• Team: Accounts Receivable Department, collaborates with Billing and Collections
• Mission: Research and process cash applications and other credit accounting to support the Accounts Receivable department’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Aderant, ServiceNow, Microsoft Excel, 10-key

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash Application: Process and apply cash receipts accurately within the Aderant system.
• Research & Resolution: Research and resolve pending cash receipts, identifying and applying unallocated or unidentified payments.
• Internal Support: Respond promptly to Accounts Receivable inquiries and requests from internal groups, including billing and collections.
• Ticket Management: Address and resolve support tickets efficiently using the ServiceNow platform.
• Financial Adjustments: Assist with the processing of write-offs, reversals, and reallocations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Collaboration: Work in close coordination with the Collections department to ensure the proper and timely application of pending and unallocated payments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must possess a strong foundational knowledge of general accounting procedures to ensure accurate financial processing.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of direct, hands-on experience performing the duties of an Accounts Receivable Specialist is required.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting, expert-level 10-key data entry skills for efficient processing, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, strong communication and information management capabilities to handle inquiries effectively, and a proven ability to consistently meet established deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Bonus: The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment that promotes collaboration and maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with various internal departments and stakeholders. Organizational skills are also highly valued for managing multiple tasks efficiently.