We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable/Collections Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, great numerical abilities, and the ability to handle high-volume document review. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a keen attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration accounting or finance is highly desired. This role reports to the Director on a dynamic and fast paced team.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively monitoring and collecting outstanding payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Handling accounts receivable tasks promptly and accurately to keep up with the high volume of transactions.
- Conduct regular reconciliations to verify financial data accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Proactively perform follow-ups.
- Perform collection projects/tasks as needed to recover outstanding balances and resolve payment issues.
- Facilitate payments of invoices.
- Ability to generate reports on different cases status to enhance collection efforts.
· Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.
· Reconcile financial records and member accounts.
· Implement effective collection strategies to maximize recovery.
· Review files to identify discrepancies in fee reporting, analyze records, review payment history and case activity.
· Conduct audit work and investigations to identify unreported fees.
Qualifications:
- BA in Finance or Accounting.
- High volume document review experience is a must.
- High volume collection experience is a must.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principle.
- Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in the legal industry is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Initiate and drive projects as a self-starter.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently complete assignments with precision.
- Exhibit a keen attention to accuracy and detail.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, utilizing existing data to support projects
- Demonstrate flexibility with the adept application of general logic and principles to diverse scenario.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and basic computer technical skills.
- Have basic knowledge of financial accounting principles
LACBA offers a generous benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance and retirement plan. LACBA is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Weekly day range:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
- Account reconciliation: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
Work Location: Remote