ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - LAW FIRM

Farleigh Wada Witt, a mid-sized law firm in downtown Portland, is seeking an experienced full-time Accounting Specialist to join our growing team! This position is scheduled 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. A hybrid schedule with one day allowed for work from home may be available after successful training completion (90 days or more).

As an Accounting Specialist, you will have the opportunity to be cross trained in several areas of our Law Firm's accounting including:

• Accounts Payables and Receivables
• Collections
• Monthly billing, including e-billing
• Client customer service for billing and payment inquiries (external and internal)
• Quarterly corporate taxes
• Internal controls
• Vendor relations
• Budget preparation and management
• 1099 reporting and vendor management
• Other accounting related tasks or reporting as assigned

We believe in cross training to help our team be the most efficient as possible and allows for opportunities for growth within.

Preferred but not required skills and knowledge for this position are:

• Experience with Perfect Law software
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Law firm experience
• Accounting degree

Required skills for this position are:

• Ability to work well and thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines
• Highly accurate proofreading and an excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills and ability follow written or verbal instructions
• Consistent demonstration of good judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Can take initiative, and maintain a professional and positive attitude
• Proven ability to prioritize and stay highly organized
• Adaptability to shifting tasks based on priority
• 3 years of accounting experience

Farleigh Wada Witt is proud of its commitment to provide work-life balance to all our employees. We feel our dedication to alternative work schedules and quality of life helps us foster creative, efficient, and innovative approaches to providing legal services.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including:

• Employer paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and alternative care for qualifying employees
• Employer paid premiums for long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employer retirement contributions and 401(k) Safe Harbor plan for employee contributions
• Competitive paid time off, reimbursement programs and much more!

If you believe your experience is a match to our requirements, please respond to this posting with a resume and cover letter with your why. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97204 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000