Accounting Assistant

The Position

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Waukesha office! Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Assistant completes administrative tasks related to the Finance & Accounting Department. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for reconciling vendor statements, entering cash receipts, performing bank reconciliations, processing checks to vendors, as well as some additional tasks listed below.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor certain internal and external facing accounting team mailboxes
• Assist team in performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with annual bar dues renewals
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases
• Research unclaimed property and returned checks
• Complete audit requests
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and correspond with vendors domestically and internationally to facilitate payment
• Process check requests by all 19 offices, as needed
• Making bank deposits
• Assist the Accounts Receivable team with entering cash receipts
• Send Clients Payment links via credit card processing software
• Upload invoices into expense management software and route invoices to ensure appropriate approval obtained before payment is processed
• Work collaboratively with the billing, payroll, and collections teams to meet internal and external client needs
• Additional duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements:

Bring Your Best

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Requires a high school diploma and one to three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience in a professional office environment

Accounting Skills:

• Experience with Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Superior project management skills to manage deadline-oriented role
• Experience with 3E - Enterprise Business Management software (preferred, not required)
• Working knowledge of electronic time and billing software and programs, (preferred, not required)

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm
• Communicate ideas for process efficiencies

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

• Demonstrate “client first” mentality
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

The Company
This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world.

We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location
We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position is located in our Waukesha, WI office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

We are not accepting search firm submissions at this time.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.