Escrow/Accounts Receivable Specialist bei Clifford Chance

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

The role

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time Escrow/Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join its Finance team. This role is responsible for managing daily cash receipts, escrow accounts, and general accounting responsibilities while ensuring compliance with ABA and state bar trust accounting regulations. The position requires close collaboration with the Billing, Collections, and Partner teams to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency. This role will be based in Houston and reports to the Regional Chief Finance Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cash Receipts & Escrow Management

• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts, including wires, lockbox deposits, and manual payments for the U.S. and São Paulo offices.
• Maintain and monitor escrow accounts in compliance with legal trust accounting regulations.
• Verify client bank details before processing transactions to mitigate financial risks.
• Collaborate with Billing, Collections, and Partners to resolve payment discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.

Monthly General Ledger Close

• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and necessary reclassifications.
• Identify and correct misallocated transactions across financial accounts.
• Record interoffice invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Conduct monthly account analyses to verify financial accuracy and compliance.

Other Financial Responsibilities

• Assist managing the Firm's budget process alongside the Regional CFO.

• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with financial audits.
• Support ad hoc financial requests as needed.

Your experience

• 3-5 years of accounts receivable experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance preferred.
• Proven track record of providing superior client service while building a strong rapport at all levels of an organization with both internal and external clients
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility with competing demands of internal and external clients
• Must be a strategic, analytical thinker with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to readily identify issues that could impede processes while taking the initiative to provide solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision within a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to adhere and comply to the Firm's Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week
• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000. The actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

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