Accounting Assistant
Robert Half Accountemps
Description
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Accounting Assistant in the legal industry, located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for managing billing, trust account, and receivables, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of internal fees, expenses, and co-counsel fees. You will also maintain electronic filing of supporting documentation and handle related banking procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Manage billing operations, trust account management and receivables
• Process internal fees, expenses, and co-counsel fees
• Maintain and update electronic filing of supporting documentation for all transactions
• Conduct banking procedures, including setting up wire templates and wires, assisting in processing ACH items, and managing positive pay for Operating & Trust accounts
• Ensure accuracy in posting operating deposits, co-counsel fee splits, and trust account deposits and disbursements
• Handle accounting helpdesk requests
• Conduct research on past transactions and process fee corrections when necessary
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all information obtained during the course of responsibilities
• Communicate professionally with vendors, third parties, co-counsels, contractors, the public, leaseholders, and other external sources.
Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Functions
• Solid understanding of Accounting Principles
• Experience in managing Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)
• Experience in Billing Functions
• Ability to use Billing Software for Attorneys
• Knowledge in Legal Billing procedures
• Comprehensive Legal Knowledge
• Experience in Wire Transfer operations
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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