Accounts Receivable Analyst - Sidley Austin LLP

The Accounts Receivable Analyst will support the Firmwide Senior Manager of Credit & Collections through monitoring, management, and reporting of backlog items related to a partners’ status change from the Firm. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will interface regularly with the Firm’s Partners, Firm Management, and other support staff, producing reports and analyses for senior leadership in a fast paced environment. The Accounts Receivable Analyst will work collaboratively with our Partner Accounting, Records, Conflicts New Business, Billing, and Accounts Receivable departments.     

• Work with Firmwide Senior Manager of Credit & Collections on partners’ outstanding backlog, ensuring that the partner’s client transition obligations have been adequately completed to facilitate a smooth status change from the Firm.
• Develop and maintain reports that provide timely and effective information regarding the status and details of the partners’ backlog. Update as necessary to allow firm management to make business decisions.
• Together with the Firmwide Senior Manager of Credit & Collections, ensure that actions directed by the partners related to the backlog have the proper approvals.
• Work closely with the Billing and Accounts Receivable staff to ensure that action items related to the partners’ outstanding backlog are completed timely and accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to our attorneys, clients, and other Firm personnel.
• Performs other duties, as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

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 staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business) or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with financial and/or operational analysis or related area
• Experience in defining processes, conducting root cause analysis, and delivering process improvements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel functions

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a professional services firm
• Experience with Elite 3E

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer