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Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team
Make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we're proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Cash Operations Specialist
The Cash Operations Specialist manages firm cash receipts and records incoming payments and related financial activity on a daily basis. A successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, a strong communicator, a problem-solver, and a team player. This is a high-profile position on the front lines recording daily revenue and communicating with Finance and firm leadership.
What You'll Do:
Accurate and timely application of daily receipts to the general ledger
Monitor daily banking activity throughout the day
Pursue resolution of unmatched receipts/incomplete payments/other unusual or unclear transactions by collaborating closely with multiple groups within and outside Finance- Billing and Collections team, Attorneys, Secretaries. Build strong relationships that will enable successful collaboration and resolution of issues.
Reconcile daily cash received in the bank to cash applied to the general ledger, resolve variances in a timely manner
Proactively follow up on open items and resolve.
Provide real time updates and daily summaries to Finance and firm leadership
Collaborate with the GL team on daily cash accounting by resolving credits and other unposted bank activity and queries
Evaluate business processes and recommend suggestions for improvements
Maintain and troubleshoot current technology solutions for cash application.
Prioritize tasks and identify issues to escalate promptly to Senior Manager and Controller
Who You Are:
Associates Degree, or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree a plus.
3 years+ of financial experience in a related role; law firm or professional services experience a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills, undeterred by a challenge
Works well under pressure with time-sensitive deadlines
Strong communication skills, ability to provide succinct summaries
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously.
Maturity and appreciation for how this role fits into larger firm objectives
Proficiency in ERP software and Excel
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Benefits and More
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
This position is eligible for overtime: YesThe Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $60,000.00-$75,000.00
Worksite address
santa monica, CA, 90403, US
Who can apply
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