Accounting Clerk/ Collector

About the Company:

Meneses Law is an accomplished law firm with an outstanding track record of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients. We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters.

Our headquarters is based out of Houston, Texas and with the expansion to other major cities, our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as placidly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks. The law firm is built on its reputation of providing exceptional customer service delivery coupled with appropriate and outstanding skills, fast turnaround, and the know-how expert of our legal team.

Job Summary:

Meneses Law is seeking a productive and meticulous Accounting Clerk Collector to assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for services that are provided to clients and to professionally maintain financial records pertaining to the handling of accounts receivable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Must be able to efficiently collect on past due accounts.
• Must be able to place 100 to 120 collection calls a day.
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Prepares commentaries regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches all customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Accounting Supervisor and Accounting staff.
• Collaborates with the Accounting staff to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assists in recording actual cash receipts every day and balancing to data used for deposit of funds.
• Relays updates and changes to client information as it relates to the status of the accounts receivable accounts.
• Communicates findings to Accounting Manager that require involvement of other departments within the company.
• Solicit payment of bills through negotiation and professional communication
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to overcome payments and bring accounts current.
• Proficient with technology and ability to learn our software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and strong commitment to customer service.
• One year work experience as a debt collector or similar clerical role.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Must have impeccable math skills
• Able to type 45 WPM or more.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least one year of related experience required.

Job Types: Full-time

Compensation:

Meneses Law believes in Work Life Balance. Operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions.

Being hired by Meneses Law as an Accounting Clerk Collector means that you will have the opportunity to:

• Earn $24/hour
• Learn from top reps through our Training program
• Be part of a positive culture
• Earn individual and team incentives
• Start an incredible career

Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:

• Generous compensation
• Work with state-of-the-art technology
• Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm
• Sophisticated, Challenging Work
• Structured Training Programs
• Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits (Medical (80% ER contribution, Dental (No-Cost to employee), Vision, Life Insurance (Paid), 2 weeks of PTO, 10 days of paid holidays.
• Work Life Balance Schedule
• Birthday and Anniversary rewards

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education/ Experience: -A Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of MS Office and MacOS.
• Communication Skills: -Ability of reading comprehension, writing, speaking to others to convey information effectively, active listening and interpreting instructional documents. English/ Spanish bilingual oral communication is a must.
• Reasoning Skills: -Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem

or objective. Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternative and their implications.

• Physical Demands: -This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking. -May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.

-Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.

• Other skills : -Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership

technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

-Excellent organizational and time-management.

• Work Hours: -Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 2 Saturdays, per month.

Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company need.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Debt Collections: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24