At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can.  Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge, that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Jr Receivables Specialist

The Junior Receivables Specialist assists with the compilation of information from internal domestic departments and obtains foreign subsidiary information in order to process checks and wires to the firm’s general ledger accurately and timely and will resolve or escalate all client payment issues.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

• Learn and understand the firm’s receivables databases,
• Collect, analyze and post data from various reporting systems to prepare proper application to the firm’s general ledger,
• Perform quality review of monthly receivables balances,
• Prepare and maintain procedures,
• Provide management with daily status of receivables issues,
• Review billing house account for aged balances,
• Research and resolve wire/CAS control reports and provide manager with final reports for all receivables balances,
• Partner and communicate effectively with Operations, Client Servicing and Relationship Management teams to resolve client inquiries,
• Analyze receivables breaks and client inquiries and identify the root cause of the discrepancy and own resolution,
• Escalate potential service issues to management,
• Document issues, communicate root causes and provide innovative solutions to management for process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) and/or equivalent work experience,
• Financial Services experience,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access),
• Proven aptitude for working with numbers,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a team setting,
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to solve problems,
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious approach to delivering high quality results,
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities,
• Client service focus and ability to utilize a flexible, positive attitude,
• Focused on process improvement and achieving team and firm goals.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can,
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world,
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm,
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective,
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing  good health, financial security, and peace of mind,
• Rewarding  work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage,
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.