Accounting Analyst

About Ellis Porter 

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. We are a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic, cultural, and human value of immigration. We help clients navigate complex, high-stakes decisions with refreshingly clear guidance, creative strategies, responsive service, and genuine empathy. 

Immigration law is challenging, fast-paced, and deeply personal; it calls for care, sound judgment, and a shared commitment to doing excellent work. At Ellis Porter, we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively impacts the careers, families, and lives of all those we serve. 

Our Culture

We are immensely proud of our culture at Ellis Porter. It’s grounded in the belief that people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We do not tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. It’s not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we are not a typical law firm. 

In the demanding, ever-changing world of immigration, our processes and tools continue to evolve, and we look for Porters who approach change with adaptability, curiosity, and a desire to keep improving how we serve one another and our clients. If you believe great work can be both high-performing and human, come join us and help make a difference. 

Position Summary

As an Accounting Analyst, you will serve as a key partner in managing the firm’s billing, accounts receivable, and collection activities. You will partner with attorneys, legal teams, and clients to help ensure invoices are accurate and timely, payments are collected efficiently, and client financial matters are resolved with professionalism and sound judgment. In this role, you will independently manage more complex billing and collection issues, identify trends affecting invoice quality or payment timing, and help strengthen processes that support a positive client experience and Ellis Porter’s financial performance. You will develop an understanding of industry-specific terminology and processes unique to Immigration Legal Services, with opportunities to expand your knowledge of accounting operations and financial analysis. 

What You’ll Do:

 Billing and Revenue Support 

• Prepare, review, edit, finalize, and distribute client invoices, including electronic billing through client portals and LEDES formats
• Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure compliance with client-specific billing guidelines, submission requirements, and invoicing processes
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice submission in accordance with client deadlines and billing requirements
• Review billing information for accuracy and compliance  
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, invoice rejections, and client billing inquiries
• Partner with attorneys, legal assistants, and other stakeholders to facilitate accurate and timely billing 

 Accounts Receivable and Collections 

• Manage collections activities for assigned clients and proactively follow up on outstanding balances, payment commitments, and past-due invoices
• Communicate directly with clients regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, billing disputes, and collection matters
• Identify and resolve issues contributing to delayed payments, escalating high-risk or non-responsive accounts as appropriate
• Conduct regular accounts receivable review meetings with attorneys to discuss aging balances, collection strategies, and action items
• Maintain detailed records of collection activity, client communications, payment commitments, and account status
• Build and maintain professional client relationships while navigating occasional sensitive conversations related to outstanding balances and payment terms
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management 

What Skills and Experience You’ll Bring: 

• 5+ years of billing, AR/collections experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys, clients, and firm leadership
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive client and financial information.
• Experience with E-billing software (Legal Tracker, Collaborati, etc.)
• Strong accounts receivable and collections experience
• Client communication and relationship management
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate to advance Excel skills 

What We’ll Provide:

• An opportunity to do challenging, dynamic, highly rewarding work with an inspiring mission
• A team of intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships
• Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences
• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities
• Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and generous paid time off
• Employees working in person at our Troy or Ann Arbor offices enjoy casual attire, lots of free food, and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture

Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team! 

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT: No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.