Client Financial Services Specialist (Cleveland)

Taft is seeking a Client Financial Services Specialist to join our Accounting team in Taft’s Cleveland office.

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Client Financial Services Specialist in our Cleveland office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy — in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs credit searches for new client intake and provides credit relations approval.
• Develops and maintains monitoring processes and informative reports for WIP and AR.
• Initiates the timely review of WIP and AR with attorneys to collaborate on appropriate client specific action plans.
• Initiates phones calls and email communications with clients to facilitate collections of aging accounts consistent with the firm’s established policies.
• Records client collections efforts and follow up activities within the accounting system.
• Records discounted AR transactions consistent with the firm’s established policies.
• Generates monthly AR statements and provides informative client collections correspondence.
• Serves as the office’s primary contact for internal and external accounts receivable inquiries.
• Provides routine status updates to the office partner in charge and other firm leadership.
• Researches unallocated credits/payments and coordinates appropriate actions necessary for resolution.
• Coordinates the routine review and resolution of dormant trust accounts.
• Prepares client refunds for approval and submission to accounts payable.
• Continuously maintains and supports efficient workflows and processes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of collection strategies and etiquette.
• Skillful in negotiating in a way that produces positive outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Represent a strong client first approach with team collaboration.
• Effective at maintaining productive relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Exhibit a high degree of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a time sensitive environment.
• Attentiveness to details ensuring completeness, accuracy, and organization.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, including proficiency using Zoom Workplace.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years performing collections or other accounts receivable related experience.
• Law firm or other professional services industry experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with collections software is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Surepoint Legal Management System or Aderant is highly desirable.
• Some college experience, with an emphasis in accounting or other related field is preferred.
• Related work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K,Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $60,000. – $77,000.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Interested candidates should apply here.

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^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}