Top Collections Executive jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

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Job Summary (basic description)

With minimal supervision, this position will provide clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of accounts. This position is responsible for follow up with clients regarding aging invoices and interacts primarily with firm clients, attorneys, staff, and the firm’s Accounting Department.

Essential Functions

• Contact clients regarding past due Accounts Receivable.
• Performs account reconciliations.
• Manages client negotiations in payment of invoices.
• Handles client bankruptcy filings.
• Forward invoices, payment histories, and other reports as requested by clients.
• Document activity by updating collections database with details of attorney and client communications.
• Work with the firm’s Billing Department to ensure bills are rendered according to client requirements.
• Follows up on aging reports with attorneys
• Monitor and respond to accounts receivable hotline and e-mail box for incoming requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years legal collections experience.

• Knowledge of Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task, attention to detail are essential.

• Must be able to work independently and prioritize work.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to write and communicate effectively, tactfully, and professionally with employees, clients, and attorneys.

• Knowledge of Aderant, Elite software preferred.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

Educational Requirements

• BA/BS in finance or related field

For Westchester County and Omaha the expected hourly wage for this position is between $25.80 and $33.80. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.​​​​​Job Summary (basic description)

With minimal supervision, this position will provide clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of accounts. This position is responsible for follow up with clients regarding aging invoices and interacts primarily with firm clients, attorneys, staff, and the firm’s Accounting Department.

Essential Functions

• Contact clients regarding past due Accounts Receivable.
• Performs account reconciliations.
• Manages client negotiations in payment of invoices.
• Handles client bankruptcy filings.
• Forward invoices, payment histories, and other reports as requested by clients.
• Document activity by updating collections database with details of attorney and client communications.
• Work with the firm’s Billing Department to ensure bills are rendered according to client requirements.
• Follows up on aging reports with attorneys
• Monitor and respond to accounts receivable hotline and e-mail box for incoming requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years legal collections experience.

• Knowledge of Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task, attention to detail are essential.

• Must be able to work independently and prioritize work.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to write and communicate effectively, tactfully, and professionally with employees, clients, and attorneys.

• Knowledge of Aderant, Elite software preferred.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

Educational Requirements

• BA/BS in finance or related field

For Westchester County and Omaha the expected hourly wage for this position is between $25.80 and $33.80. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68114