Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

As the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, you will be responsible for handling a variety of cash application and reporting responsibilities and managing a team. You will handle the day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including cash posting, payment re-allocation, client retainers, client refunds, and ad-hoc reporting.

The Day-To-Day:

On any given day, you will:

• Lead and mentor the team, providing guidance, training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Ensure high quality work product, prepare and communicate annual reviews, identify opportunities for professional growth and development
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of the daily check, wire and credit card deposits for both domestic and international offices
• Post client retainers and process the transfer of retainers in support of the billing operations
• Reconcile the AR ledgers to ensure payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Assist the Accounting team with monthly reconciliation
• Assist staff in resolving complex billing, allocation, and cash application issues
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with legal staff and members of the Finance team
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 3-5 years of Accounts Receivable experience
• 1-2 years prior supervisory experience
• Aderant software experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality of finished product
• Ability to problem solve

What We Provide:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at .

 

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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Location Specific Language:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

 

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