Treasury Specialist

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Treasury Specialist, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will assist the treasury department in a hybrid role between Accounts Receivable and Client Trust. This role will be instrumental in processing and reconciling incoming cash receipts for the firm’s operating account, as well as receipts and disbursements for client trust accounts Location This position can sit in our Reston, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities · Record incoming cash receipts via wire, ACH, credit card or checks into the firm’s operating account. · Process subsequent cash receipt applications and write-offs on an ad hoc basis, as requested by the collection and billing departments. · Reconcile prior day cash receipts to the bank report on a daily basis, reviewing and recording any returned items as well as any cash receipts missed within the automated system. · Obtain cash receipt support related to audit requests. · Process Client Trust cash receipts and disbursements. · Communicate with Partners, Legal Practice Specialists, Billing, Collections, etc. over unallocated and Client Trust balances and compliance with Client Trust rules. · Reconcile Client Trust bank accounts · Respond to ad hoc requests sent to the AR and Client Trust ServiceNow queues, covering any topics related to cash receipts or Client Trust balances. · Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Experience with Word and Excel or accounting software applications required. Experience with law firms and client trust processing is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. Good communication skills required to interact with staff and attorneys on a regular basis. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Education · High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Years of Experience · 1 year of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or finance. Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: · Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. · Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. · Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. · Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as