What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting - Accounting Specialist position at Aldridge Pite, LLP?
Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.
The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of accounts payable work, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting related records.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process and validate electronic payments for A/P and escrow transactions
Process all desktop and external bank deposits for all bank accounts (A/R, IOLTA, Misc)
Overflow of A/P and escrow transaction(s) handling
Create and maintain reports as requested by management
Respond timely to inquiries from internal clients (employees)
Providing support to accounting staff during month-end close
Manage mail handling for department
Perform other duties as needed
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of payroll practices
Working knowledge of Ceridian Payroll Systems (Dayforce)
Working knowledge of HR paperwork processing
Extreme attention to detail
Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change
Must possess good organizational skills
Initiative and willingness to pitch in where needed
Accounts Payable experience desired
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
At least two years of accounting/finance related work, preferably in a legal environment
