The Acounting Assistant will process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting processes such as invoices, billings, employee reimbursements, vendor statements, among other duties.  You will work directly with attorneys and other non-legal employees and will be responsible for performing a number of related administrative duties.  This position requires someone with strong attention to detail and who is self-motivated, quick-thinking, proactive, and who can multi-task.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Send out monthly account statements to clients.
• Perform conflict checks and report any possible conflicts to attorneys.
• Record daily deposits.
• Assist clients with questions and take payments over the phone.
• Process payment requests.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and keep deadlines.
• Regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Prior accounting experience preferred.
• Demonstrates professional manner, as well as high level of interpersonal skills to handle time-sensitive, confidential, and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications, planning and organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and pursues opportunities for improving efficiency. Quick learner who can develop skills rapidly.
• Strong multi-tasking skills. Complete several concurrent tasks.
• Manages time effectively, exercises good judgment in setting priorities to complete tasks to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and ability to balance and maintain workload.

• Competent skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the above-stated competencies and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and responsibilities listed herein represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

The ability to work the core business hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility for overtime, as required.  A minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute required and efficient at 10-key.  Please send your resume with a cover letter specifying salary requirements.