Cash Application Specialist

Roetzel & Andress•Fairlawn, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Roetzel & Andress LPA, a multi-state law firm with an administrative center in Fairlawn, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Assistant to support the Finance Department. This is an in office position to be worked in our Fairlawn office.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to meet tight deadlines in challenging situations
Organizing and prioritizing
Confidentiality
Sound judgment
End user relationship skills
Information management skills
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a team environment
Professional integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
2+ years of experience in cash application, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
Strong knowledge of legal accounting software (3E, Aderant or similiar)
Proficient in data entry and time management
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
The candidate must also pass a credit and background check as a condition for employment.

Responsibilities

Apply incoming payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards) to client accounts and invoices in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
Reconcile daily cash receipts and investigate discrepancies in payment applications.
Coordinate with the billing department to resolve unapplied or misapplied payments and ensure proper account adjustments.
Communicate with clients, attorneys and team members regarding payment details, remittance information, and account status as needed.
Processing of one-time credit cards mailed by clients and those emailed to accounts receivable
Transmittal of checks to bank
Process client account adjustments as needed
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cash application workflows.