Disbursement Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

 We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Distribution Accountant to support and lead the accounting processes related to settlement distributions. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in managing distribution funds. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly analytical, and comfortable working across teams to provide reliable financial reporting and support.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform and review accounting functions related to settlement distributions, including reconciliations, bank account monitoring, and fund disbursements.
• Process vendor payments through various methods (checks, wire transfers, ACH, etc.). 
• Track and reconcile settlement bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and analyze bank activity to ensure accurate tracking of all transactions. 
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, finance, client services, and legal) to support accurate reporting and compliance with settlement agreements.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including automation where possible.
• Support manual distribution efforts including check processing.

Qualifications and Experience 

 The essential qualifications include but are not limited to the following.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related fields
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• 1–2 years of progressive accounting, reconciliation, treasury, or data analysis
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with online treasury and banking platforms is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally
• Proficiency in accounting software is a plus

Traveling

Travel is not required for this position

Physical and Mental Demands

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

 While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Sitting for extended periods is common. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk. sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

 This position requires the ability to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action at any given point in time. You must be able to handle multiple tasks and diverse work problems daily. You must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various types of customers, while also prioritizing your workload.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.