What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Farleigh Wada Witt?
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 be cross trained in several areas of the Firms 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
- IOLTA accounts
- 1099 reporting and vendor management
- Other accounting related tasks and reporting as assigned
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 in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines
• Accurate proofreading and a strong 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,
We are an equal opportunity employer!
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
