Accounts Payable and Accounting Assistant

Metz Lewis is a Pittsburgh-based law firm with a reputation for delivering sophisticated and practical legal guidance. We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Accounts Payable and Accounting Assistant to support the Controller and the firm's accounting department. This position will be primarily responsible for accounts payable, expense processing, account reconciliations, and general accounting support.

The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, responsive, and comfortable working in a professional environment with confidential financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and credit-card transactions.
• Review invoices and expenses for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare checks, ACH payments, and other disbursements.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor and employee inquiries.
• Reconcile credit-card, bank, and selected general-ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly closing procedures, journal-entry support, and financial-report preparation.
• Maintain electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll, billing, collections, and trust-accounting functions as needed.
• Prepare reports and schedules requested by the Controller.
• Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting department.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounts-payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

The position is well suited for someone who wants to build broader accounting experience while working closely with an experienced Controller.

Why Metz Lewis

• Metz Lewis has been consistently ranked a Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pay: $24.03 - $28.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29