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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Collections Assistant in New York, New York
Description/Job Summary
The Collections Assistant is responsible for assisting Collections Coordinators with Collection inquiries, invoice copies, supporting reports and related administrative duties, under general supervision.
Responsibilities/Duties
Assist with monitoring various incoming email correspondence for timely replies
Assist Collection Coordinators with information gathering, running reports and maintaining matter comments
Assist with maintaining data accuracy within the 3E collections module
Research ebilling statuses, rejections and short pays and collaborate across teams to work towards resolution
Respond to internal inquiries in a timely manner
Support Collection Coordinators with preparation of material for follow-up
Observe confidentiality of client and Firm matters
Provide administrative support as needed, such as providing client invoice copies and pulling invoice information
Assist with special projects as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to utilize computerized accounting and payables software programs, such as CMS and MS Excel
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to work effectively independently, at times with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
Ability to adapt to all work situations in order to achieve desired results
Ability to use discretion with sensitive and confidential information
Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
Required Experience
- 1 to 2 years of collections, accounting or accounts receivable experience in a law firm environment
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience with either 3E or Elite Enterprise, Ebillinghub or other related applications.
Required Education
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, preferred, or, equivalent combination of education and experience
Details
Salary Information
NY only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60k to $75k at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.
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