Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Century City)
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 annually
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
We are seeking a detail-oriented
Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a professional services organization in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for someone with strong cash applications, payment research, and law firm billing experience who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in daily cash posting activities, payment reconciliation, and supporting billing operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Research, reconcile, and allocate daily incoming payments including checks, wires, ACH, and credit card transactions
- Prepare and provide daily cash posting information for accounting records
- Investigate unidentified or misapplied payments and coordinate resolution with internal teams
- Partner with billing, conflicts, and finance departments to assist with payment identification and account inquiries
- Maintain accurate AR records and ensure timely application of client payments
- Assist with account reconciliations and aging analysis
- Support month-end and year-end AR close processes
- Provide professional communication with internal stakeholders, including attorneys and leadership
Qualifications: - 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
- Prior law firm billing experience required
- Experience with Aderant or Elite (3E or Enterprise) billing systems strongly preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data formatting
- Experience working with trusts or trust accounting preferred
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree a plus
- Strong communication skills with a high level of professionalism
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
