What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Lippes Mathias LLP?
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk to join our team. Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to analyze information, and confidentiality are key characteristics of this position.
Responsibilities will include:
- Provide support in various aspects of general accounting, including AP, AR, and billing
- Assist in ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
- Process vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Generate and send customer billing notices.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
- Assist in the preparation and review of client billings
- Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets accurately.
- Reconcile credit card statements.
- Monitor and categorize business expenses.
- Assist in processing employee expense reports.
- Maintain documentation and filing.
- Deposit daily cash
- Perform other accounting duties as assigned.
Our ideal Accounting Clerk will have:
- Associate’s degree in accounting is preferred.
- Proven experience as an accounting specialist or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with ProLaw a plus but not required.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and financial records.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Customer service orientation when dealing with internal clients and vendors.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written
- A positive attitude in all aspects of the role, taking personal responsibility and ownership and always behaving professionally.
- Reliable attendance.
- Ability to complete projects with little direction.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information.
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products.
Salary range DOE: $23-27/hour
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.
Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
- Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
- Vision plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
- 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
- Term Life and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
- Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
- Legal work discount program
Salary : $23 - $27
