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Established in 1989, Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. PLA now represents more than 200 municipal clients throughout Pennsylvania, with offices in King of Prussia, Allentown and Aliquippa.
Careers
PLA is on the lookout for dynamic candidates who are fueled by a passion for excellence and excel in both verbal and written communication. Joining the PLA family means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to serving municipal clients with distinction. The warm and welcoming work environment at PLA has fostered lasting relationships, with many employees celebrating over a decade of success and advancement into leadership roles. PLA provides a supportive work-life balance atmosphere. The primary location for PLA employment is our corporate King of Prussia main office with safe and free parking. The location is conveniently situated near Routes 76 and 202 with easy access to public transportation. But wait, there's more! PLA offers competitive employment packages complete with benefits that even include free access to our fitness facility. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey with PLA!
Job Overview and Requirements
The Financial Clerk will provide financial and clerical assistance in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate reporting.
Essential Responsibilities:
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Deposits
Read and analyze files in Collection Partner or spreadsheet to determine proper account to credit.
Data entry of large number of checks and/or electronic payments.
Maintain daily deposit log.
Have a good understanding of the PLA process and able to credit payments that require an additional level of analysis in order to credit to the proper account. Save proper documentation for PLA records.
Payoffs
Provide accurate and timely payoff information.
Thorough search of loaded claims using Hubbard/Collection Partner
Have a good understanding of PLA clients. County/Client/collection type
Navigate RMS Dashboard to produce written statements.
Accurately search RMS Received Data for unloaded claims.
Attention to detail/cross check file codes – follow code instruction.
Must be detailed oriented and efficient.
Enter information into Word Documents
Document Hubbard/Collection Partner files accurately.
Review work for accuracy.
Participate in team staff meetings.
Make recommendations for improving own workflow.
Assist other employees and co-workers by answering questions or providing assistance as time allows.
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:
One (1) or more years of related accounting or statistical data entry experience preferred. Willing to train the right person.
Goal oriented; Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity.
Ability to contribute to positive office culture.
Ability to work overtime, on occasion.
Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
Ability to handle stress, remain flexible, and multi-task.
Ability to take direction and open to feedback at all levels.
Ability to work and relate with people at all levels.
Demonstrate skills of poise, diplomacy and tact.
PC Proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn Collection.
Partner software program and QuickBooks
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Continual attention to detail.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation: $17/hour
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
Employee Assistance Program
Free Fitness Facility
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
