Cash Assistant
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices in various legal areas. The Cash Assistant supports the Revenue Team by ensuring accurate cash-related information sharing and providing responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to inquiries received through Revenue inboxes from internal teams and external clients, ensuring timely follow-up and a high level of service
- Provide backup support for the cash applications group, including assistance with payment posting, research, reconciliation, and issue resolution as needed
- Prepare audit figures, supporting documentation, and monthly accruals for client receivables for internal and external purposes
- Assist with reporting, data validation, and process documentation to support accurate cash operations and management visibility
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and support the adoption of digital finance tools
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to support the Revenue department and broader business needs
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
- Understanding of financial transactions, cash application processes, accounts receivable concepts, and basic internal controls
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, and data review; experience with billing, cash application, or workflow systems preferred
- Strong written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Superior customer-service mindset and ability to handle sensitive or time-critical inquiries with professionalism
- High degree of accuracy, discretion, and accountability when working with financial data and client information
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and commitment to high-quality service
- Flexible and able to prioritize effectively while responding quickly and positively to shifting demands, deadlines, and opportunities
- Ability to learn and use a variety of internal and external software applications, reporting tools, and workflow platforms
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, including virtual collaboration, shared inbox management, and independent follow-through
- Ability to work additional hours as required by workload, particularly during Q4 and other peak periods such as month-end or quarter-end close
- Experience with billing, cash application, or workflow systems
Benefits
- Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members.
- The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.
- This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.
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