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Accounting Specialist – Fortz Legal Support
Fortz Legal Support is a fast‐growing, tech‐forward litigation support and court‐reporting firm serving clients nationwide. We are seeking a detail‐oriented, organized, and proactive Accounting Specialist to support our accounting operations, manage daily financial workflows, and ensure accuracy across billing, payables, receivables, and QuickBooks Online.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, enjoys problem‐solving, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely work.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable including reporter payments, vendor invoices, and expense tracking
- Manage accounts receivable including posting payments, reconciling accounts, and monitoring aging reports
- Maintain QuickBooks Online including data entry, reconciliations, and financial accuracy
- Monitor and organize an active accounting inbox ensuring timely responses and workflow prioritization
- Assist with client billing including transcript invoices, appearance fees, and copy orders
- Support month‐end close including reconciliations and journal entries
- Prepare financial reports for leadership as needed
- Maintain accurate records including digital filing and documentation
- Collaborate with operations and scheduling to ensure accurate job‐costing and revenue tracking
- Assist with process improvements to support a growing accounting department
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR experience
- Hands‐on experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
- Strong ability to manage a high‐volume email inbox with accuracy and professionalism
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
- Experience with service‐based businesses preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and customer‐service skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast‐paced environment
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
What Makes This Role a Great Fit
You’ll succeed here if you enjoy:
- A fast‐moving, supportive team environment
- Clear processes with room for improvement and innovation
- Working in a company where accounting directly impacts client satisfaction and operational success
- A role that grows as the company grows
Position Details
- Job Type: Full‐time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Location: In‐person at our downtown Grand Rapids office
- Compensation: $22.00-$26.00/hour
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan, paid parking
Salary : $22 - $26