Accounts Receivable Specialist

**ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PROFESSIONALLaw Firm Billing \& Forensic Accounting Experience Preferred** **Full\-Time \| Immediate Opening** A growing multi\-state law firm is seeking an experienced **Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Professional** to join our administrative and financial operations team immediately. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail\-oriented, and capable of independently managing the day\-to\-day financial functions of a busy law office. This position will also be responsible for conducting a comprehensive **forensic review and audit of existing financial records, accounts, billing, payments, and outstanding receivables** to identify discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of the firm’s financial records. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage all **accounts payable and accounts receivable** * Handle and reconcile **law firm client billing** * Review client ledgers, invoices, payments, retainers, credits, and outstanding balances * Monitor and aggressively follow up on **past\-due accounts and collections** * Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant processing, and other financial accounts * Review vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments * Conduct a **forensic audit and comprehensive review of historical accounting records** * Identify discrepancies, duplicate payments, unrecorded payments, billing errors, unexplained transactions, and other irregularities * Reconstruct financial records and account activity when necessary * Prepare detailed **A/R aging reports, collection reports, cash\-flow reports, and financial reconciliations** * Work with attorneys, management, clients, vendors, and outside accounting professionals * Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and firm financial information * Assist management in strengthening internal accounting controls and procedures **Qualifications** * Demonstrated experience in **accounts payable and accounts receivable** * Prior **law firm billing or legal accounting experience strongly preferred** * Experience conducting account reconciliations, financial reviews, or forensic audits * Strong understanding of client billing, payment application, account reconciliation, and collections * Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify financial discrepancies * Ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting function * Strong organizational, analytical, and problem\-solving skills * Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and accounts * Experience with legal practice\-management, billing, and accounting software is preferred **Position Details** **Position:** Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Professional **Employment:** Full\-Time **Start Date:** Immediate **Environment:** Fast\-paced, multi\-state law firm We are seeking a **hands\-on accounting professional—not simply a data\-entry bookkeeper**. The successful candidate must be able to manage current A/P and A/R operations while