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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 57000 - 65000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

The Cash Applications Assistant plays a vital role within the Accounting department responsible for the accurate and timely application of incoming client payments. This position ensures client accounts are correctly maintained and supports overall accounts receivable operations. The Cash Applications Assistant must be detail-oriented organized and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume environment. The Cash Applications Assistant will collaborate with individuals across the Firm including partners legal secretaries billing and accounts receivable staff and cash management.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process daily incoming payments (wires ACH and checks) and apply them accurately to client accounts in the Firms 3E accounting system. Flag issues or discrepancies between payments and our client accounts.
  • Research and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments in coordination with the billing and accounts receivable staff the Firms clients and partners.
  • Follow-up and clear payments posted to the Firms unapplied cash account.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trail of all cash application transactions.
  • Maintain the Firms daily cash receipts log ensuring entries are posted timely and accurately.
  • Reconcile daily deposits and record collections figure in the Firms dashboard.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payment status and application.
  • Process vendor forms for EFT/ACH payment enrollment.
  • Provide copies of the Firms W-9 form upon request.
  • Support the Cash Applications Supervisor with ad hoc projects and reporting as needed.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Preferred:

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Type

Unclear

Department / Functional Area

Accounting

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