Accounts Receivable Coordinator

THE FIRM

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Atlanta office of Alston & Bird is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator. This position, under the direction of a supervisor, will perform a variety of accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identifying, allocating and posting daily cash receipts;

• Posting transfers, write-offs, etc. as requested on various client matters;

• Maintaining Accounts Receivable backup and files;

• Notifying Attorneys of client payments and daily cash totals;

• Working with Attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants to resolve payment related issues;

• Assisting in other accounting duties.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;

• A strong command of the English language;

• The ability to effectively handle telephone calls with established firm etiquette and professionalism;

• Work effectively with clients and other team members;

• Organizational skills for prioritizing workload is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of 3 or more years of related experience is required;

• A Bachelors degree is not required but preferred;

• A working knowledge of Excel and Word is required;

• Previous law firm, Aderant, or Integrated Receivables experience is preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at [email protected].

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.