Settlements Accounts Receivable Lead
Position Summary: As a Lead Accounts Receivable Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading employees apart of the Accounts Receivable Coordinator team including providing direction, assigning tasks, and ensuring that work is completed according to the established standards and deadlines. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills as there is continuous communications with clients, attorneys, and insurance companies. This role requires strong organizational abilities and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. You will collaborate closely with other internal teams, departments and management to analyze problems and resolve challenges that arise. You will monitor performance and provide feedback to drive team performance and goals. Responsibilities: Supervising and guiding team members to ensure their work is complete and provide support and guidance to help team members meet their goals. Contact and communicate with adjusters and opposing counsel to request settlements funds and documentation for settled cases. Conduct thorough reviews of settlement documents to identify any discrepancies or errors. Monitor and follow up on outstanding checks and provide updates for cash projections. Assist clients in understanding the settlement process, explaining legal terms, and answering any questions or concerns they may have. Collaborate with internal teams within the firm including the attorneys and accounting team to ensure accurate and timely recording of settlement transactions. Coordinate execution of settlements documents with clients and obtain client payment information for disbursement. Maintain accurate records and documentation of all settlement activities in system database. Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to settlement processes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field preferred. Prior experience as a legal closing specialist, subrogation analyst, settlements coordinator, lien processer, or related field preferred. Strong understanding of lien and subrogation laws, regulations, and legal principles. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Physical Requirements: Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area. Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer. Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, vision Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage 401(k) with company contributions Paid Time Off 10 Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement