Accounting Assistant - Cash Application & Reconciliation

Roetzel-; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roetzel & Andress LPA, a multi-state law firm with an administrative center in Fairlawn, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Department.

The role handles payments, reconciliations, client communications, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Candidates with 2+ years' accounting experience and knowledge of 3E/Elite/Aderant are encouraged to apply; associate or bachelor’s in accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience in 3E, Elite, Aderant, or similar legal software applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong integrity and commitment to confidentiality regarding sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming payments to client accounts and invoices.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts and investigate discrepancies in payment applications.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys and team members regarding payment details, remittance information, unapplied or misapplied payments and ensure proper account adjustments
• Respond timely and accurately to client and team member questions/requests within the firm's ticketing system.
• Process client account adjustments
• Reconcile client accounts
• Prepare and send daily financial reports
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cash application workflows.
• Assist with other accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

3E

Elite

Aderant

Job description

Roetzel & Andress LPA, a multi-state law firm with an administrative center in Fairlawn, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Department.

The role handles payments, reconciliations, client communications, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Candidates with 2+ years' accounting experience and knowledge of 3E/Elite/Aderant are encouraged to apply; associate or bachelor’s in accounting preferred.