What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Weston Hurd?
Job Overview
We are looking for someone with well rounded accounting experience. This position will mainly be responsible for Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts posting; however, it will also assist in other areas of the Accounting Department.
Responsibilities Include:
- Enter vendor invoices into Accounts Payable and process checks
- Maintain client escrow account – recording checks and disbursements
- Record and process daily cash report
- Month-end data entry
- Gather information for 1099 processing
- Assisting with handling of client bill preparation according to client and attorney specifications, including but not limited to, processing edits, printing and mailing invoices
- Assist with preparing and submitting electronic invoices in accordance with client guidelines, as well as researching and resolving issues associated with electronic invoicing
- Maintaining up to date client invoice guidelines
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in an accounting environment
- Knowledge of Electronic Billing Systems such as Legal Exchange, Bottom Line Technologies, Allegient, TyMetrix and Counselink is preferred.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Have good organizational and analytical skills, be able to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and handle the pressure of meeting deadliness
- Able to work in a team environment as well as independently, and possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to deal with all types of personalities
- Must be detail oriented
