Description

About Mitchell Williams:

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a corporate law Firm built on integrity and trust, backed by a responsive team of attorneys and legal support staff. With offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas, our attorneys, and legal support staff work together across the Firm, leveraging deep resources and experience to deliver exceptional service to our valued clients.

Our Firm values define who we are. Since our founding in 1954, our Firm remains strongly rooted in the values and tradition of excellence established by a Firm founder H. Maurice Mitchell. Our attorneys and staff uphold these values by developing deep relationships with our clients and the communities we serve. We focus on delivering exceptional legal service to our clients which is supported by our positive and collaborative culture. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession and in our larger communities.

Position Overview:

As an Accounting Specialist at Mitchell Williams, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys in their daily activities, contributing to the smooth functioning of legal operations within our vibrant and inclusive work culture. Your attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will directly impact our Firm’s continued success.

Job Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:  

• Book incoming payments to apply to invoices and trust accounts.
• Reconcile discrepancies with incoming payments by analyzing previous payments and communicating such with attorneys and assistants.
• Assist with ensuring all items posted to the general ledger are correct and approved.
• Reconcile multiple checking and trust accounts.
• Prepare month end reports to distribute to multiple parties within the Firm.
• Respond to A/R audit requests.
• Assist with additional analysis and reporting as requested.
• Cross train with billing and accounts payable to serve as backup when needed.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Manage Firm assets and assist with reporting to external accountant.
• Review client accounts for credits and discrepancies while implementing steps to resolve.
• Assist with closing accounting periods within accounting software.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications

Qualification

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance) or extensive accounting experience.
• Legal industry experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues in a respectful, inclusive, and diverse environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance on simultaneous complex projects.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.