Financial Clerk

Summary

The job is for a Financial Clerk at Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., a law firm specializing in the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. The Financial Clerk will assist with various financial/accounting operations, including data entry, payoffs, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of related accounting or statistical data entry experience preferred
• Goal oriented; Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Ability to contribute to positive office culture
• Ability to work overtime, on occasion
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to handle stress, remain flexible, and multi-task
• Ability to take direction and open to feedback at all levels
• Ability to work and relate with people at all levels
• Demonstrate skills of poise, diplomacy and tact
• PC Proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn Collection Partner software program and QuickBooks
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Continual attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position
• Read and analyze files in Collection Partner or spreadsheet to determine proper account to credit
• Data entry of large number of checks and/or electronic payments
• Maintain daily deposit log
• Have a good understanding of the PLA process and able to credit payments that require an additional level of analysis in order to credit to the proper account
• Provide accurate and timely payoff information
• Thorough search of loaded claims using Hubbard/Collection Partner
• Have a good understanding of PLA clients. County/Client/collection type
• Navigate RMS Dashboard to produce written statements
• Accurately search RMS Received Data for unloaded claims
• Attention to detail/cross check file codes – follow code instruction
• Enter information into Word Documents
• Document Hubbard/Collection Partner files accurately
• Review work for accuracy
• Ask questions when needed
• Participate in team staff meetings
• Make recommendations for improving own workflow
• Assist other employees and co-workers by answering questions or providing assistance as time allows

Benefits

• Compensation: $17/hour
• 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Fitness Facility
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options