What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Beresford Booth PLLC?
Position Summary:
Beresford Booth is a full-service law firm with locations in Edmonds and Bothell and serves clients ranging from small start-up companies to families to growing businesses. We are seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk to work in our Edmonds office. This position is responsible for helping manage accounts receivable, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, and other accounting duties. The Accounting Clerk will work closely with the partners, administrative team, and support staff to ensure that all expectations are met, and accounting processes are running smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable – Help manage outstanding accounts receivable. Send emails and make calls to collect unpaid balances.
- Billing Department Phone Queue – Answer calls regarding billing and payments. Forward disputes to attorneys for resolution.
- Collections – Create and send referrals to third-party collection agency.
- Data Entry – Accurately process check deposits, cash deposits and transfers of payments between Trust Account and Operating Account.
- Client Account Maintenance – Open client files as needed. Update contact and client file information as needed. Inactivate and reactivate files as directed by attorneys.
- Billing & Invoicing – Assist with client billing as needed, including creating “progress bills” for pre-payments of flat fee matters. Prepare final invoices for mailing. Re-send copies of invoices and send payment links by request.
- Confidentiality – Maintain strict confidentiality related to client and employee information
- Miscellaneous Tasks – Drop off mail to USPS daily. Answer the phone at reception to cover break periods. Other accounting or administrative duties as assigned.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of financial concepts and proficiency with accounting principles a plus.
- Ability to perform detailed data entry.
- Excellent analytical skills for account analysis, account reconciliation, and financial statement review.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic math skills combined with a solid understanding of financial services and budgeting principles. Join us as an Accounting Clerk where your dedication to precision and enthusiasm for finance will make a meaningful impact! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise in a collaborative setting while supporting our organization’s financial health through meticulous accounting practices.
- Strong communication and technology skills.
To Apply:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical/dental/vision/life insurance, two (2) weeks paid vacation, ten (10) paid holidays and a Costco membership. The compensation starts at $28.00 per hour and increases dependent upon experience. Please email your cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to: janellet@beresfordlaw.com.
*Beresford Booth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28