Sr. Specialist, Accounting (AR &AP)

Direct Counsel represents a national firm seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounting to support its accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), client billing, fee collections, and financial reporting processes. This role plays a key part in transaction coordination, process improvement, and administrative support while collaborating across teams to ensure efficiency, compliance, and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary resource for AR and AP operations in collaboration with finance, accounting, and administrative staff.

• Assess and analyze standard operating procedures (SOPs), processes, and systems, providing recommendations for efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements.

• Oversee accounts receivable, including invoice preparation, client communications, payment collection, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.

• Manage accounts payable, including vendor payments, reconciliations, and verification of transactions.

• Maintain proficiency in required systems and generate regular reports on billing and payment status.

• File, organize, and maintain financial documents in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

• Coordinate client billing and administrative materials across the full client lifecycle, including discounts and fee arrangements.

• Produce financial documents and reports such as invoices, payment histories, and statements.

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders regarding billing, payments, and related financial matters.

• Support cross-departmental initiatives and uphold the firm’s values of integrity, hard work, excellence, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or administrative services.

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tasks with accuracy and timeliness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive client communications professionally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment.