Accounts Receivable Assistant at Sidley Austin LLP

The Accounts Receivable Assistant provides support to the Accounts Receivable team for their collection activities, maintains the Accounts Receivable Helpline and responds to inquiries from clients and partners. The incumbent also maintains the quarterly Statement of Account program and provides administrative support to various Accounting Managers. The Accounts Receivable Assistant regularly collaborates with other accounting departments, including ebilling, Cash Applications, Cost Recovery, Client Arrangements, and Revenue Management, to help minimize any financial exposure to the Firm.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Associate’s degree
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Understanding of general accounting principles as they apply to Billing and Accounts Receivable.
• Excellent math aptitude.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Billing and/or collection experience in a law firm
• Experience with 3E, ebilling Hub, and inventory management software such as ARCS.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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