Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for providing outstanding service to the Firm’s partners, clients and others within the Firm; therefore, the candidate must be very flexible and highly committed to quality, customer service, teamwork and supporting Firm and department goals in a fast-paced environment.

This role reports to the Legal Finance Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Recording and posting incoming ACH, wire, check and lockbox transactions.
• Coordinating with various departments to ensure correct application of client payments.
• Maintaining comprehensive record of previous payments and uploading cash receipt backup into imaging system.
• Researching and resolving payment application discrepancies.
• Reconciling daily cash receipts to verify accurate log of transactions.
• Generating and distributing internal reports for financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel
• Excellent attention to detail and have the ability to work well under pressure.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ideal candidate should be flexible and should be able to prioritize in the face of shifting deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Experience

• A college degree is preferred.
• Legal accounts receivable experience is a plus.
• Candidate must have strong technology skills, including MS Office Suite, and an ability to leverage technology in work processes.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $45-55k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

Los Angeles

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.