Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for leading and optimizing accounts receivable operations? Kelley Kronenberg, a dynamic and innovative law firm, is seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable to oversee and drive the efficiency of our collections process. This is a high-impact role for an experienced leader ready to manage a team, implement strategic initiatives, and ensure the financial health of our organization.
What You’ll Do:
As the Director of Accounts Receivable, you will:
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Lead, mentor, and develop the collections team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
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Oversee all accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and maintaining an AR aging of less than 90 days.
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Build strong client relationships to resolve disputes, facilitate payments, and deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
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Conduct regular meetings with business unit leaders and attorneys to align on collections strategies and ensure effective resolution of outstanding accounts.
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Manage and monitor client billing portals, reporting, and data management to optimize collection processes.
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Provide daily, weekly, and monthly AR reports to senior management, analyzing trends and recommending improvements.
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Collaborate with billing, treasury, and AP teams to streamline processes, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
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Handle special projects and provide leadership on process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
What We’re Looking For:
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Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience required. A minimum of 7-10 years in accounting, with 4+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
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Skills & Competencies:
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Expertise in ERP systems (Aderant preferred) and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle full-cycle AR in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
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Proven success in managing client relationships and resolving complex billing and payment issues.
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Experience with client billing portals and customizing data reporting is a plus.
Why Kelley Kronenberg?
We’re not just a law firm—we’re a place where careers grow. At Kelley Kronenberg, you’ll find a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:
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Comprehensive benefits including company-paid PPO health insurance, dental, and vision options.
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Generous PTO, floating holidays, and a mental health day.
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401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
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Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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A diverse and supportive workplace culture that celebrates innovation and hard work.
Location Details:
This role is based at our Fort Lauderdale headquarters. Please note that this is a fully on-site position to ensure seamless collaboration with our team.
Ready to Lead?
Join Kelley Kronenberg and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our accounts receivable operations. Apply today and become part of a firm that values your expertise and dedication.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.
Please note: Kelley Kronenberg is not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to direct supervisor.
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High volume phone calls to assigned delinquent customers.
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Manage clients disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances that are due.
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Provide excellent & considerate customer service to clients and adjusters.
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Internal and External client & co-worker interface.
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Meet defined department goals and activity metrics.
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Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records.
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Conducts collection meetings with individual attorneys.
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Process insurance carries audits and maintain current spreadsheet on a monthly basis.
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Process pre-audits in carrier websites consistently.
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Process notification letters.
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Apply write-offs where applicable.
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Work and research payments shortages.
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Collection of vendor invoices.
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Providing customer service regarding collection issues.
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Responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts - client calls.
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Maintain and up-date client logs – consistently.
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Responsible to reviewing/collecting all accounts after trust funds have been depleted.
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Accountable for reducing delinquency for all accounts.
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Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with adjusters.
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Navigate all required websites to ensure KK invoices are current.
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Comply with all requests for documents necessary to obtain payment (IE- W-9).
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Correspond with billing when invoices are not on client’s websites to determine why.
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Research all available avenues to follow-up on delinquent accounts.
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Research and approve client refunds.
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Must be prepared to run A/R reports, reprint invoices, client ledgers as required and/or requested.
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Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.
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Trains and oversees employees.
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Assists with performance evaluations.
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Oversees Treasury functions with payment applications.
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Ensures timely posting of client payments to ledgers.
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Special Projects or duties assigned by CAO/Controller.
Competencies
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Highly organized and detailed focused.
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Accurately handling Accounts Payable duties in a fast-paced environment with multiple locations/Full Cycle AP Dept.
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Communication Proficiency/upholding total confidentiality at all times.
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Computer Skills: MS Office Suite programs - advanced Excel skills required.
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Aderant/ERP Systems/ Accounting software expert highly desired.
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Experience with client billing portals a plus, including ability to customize reporting and data management.
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Ability to consistently meet all deadlines.
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Good problem-solving skills.
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Good presentation skills.
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Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience, required.
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Seven to ten years of accounting experience with at least four years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
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Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
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Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
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Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.
Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
