Accounting Associate

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm located in Vernon Hills is seeking a Judgment Entry Associate to perform various legal and clerical duties. The role requires strong attention to detail while handling judgment entries and financial data. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to gain substantial knowledge of the legal flow and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of judgment dates and amounts in the collection database.
• Properly review and analyze Court Orders.
• Ensure accuracy in the system.
• Ensures balances are accurate.
• Removal of judgment amounts and recreation of pre-judgment balances.
• Review and process files received post judgment.
• Review and entry of foreign judgments.
• Proper communication skills.
• Ensures accuracy in the system.

Skills

Office environment experience

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Note taking skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title:

Judgment Entry Associate

Job Summary:

Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Accounting, Attorney, and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of the legal flow, account balances, as well as any transactions; pre and post judgment. An analytical, confident, self-starter with a willingness to learn. This position is highly audited, so attention to detail is mandatory. Assist the accounting department in other financial areas as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Data entry of all judgment dates and amounts in collection database
• Data entry of all agreed dismissal orders and balance review
• Properly review and analyze Court Orders
• Ensures balances are accurate
• Removal of judgment amounts and recreation of pre-judgment balances
• Review and process files received post judgment
• Review and entry of foreign judgments
• Proper communication skills
• Ensures accuracy in the system

Education/Experience:

Represent the Accounting Department in a professional capacity. Requires effective interaction with the Legal Departments & Attorneys. Have a complete understanding of balances and internal transactions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with the computer
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment and possess a strong work ethic
• Must be detail oriented and accurate note taking skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook