Accounting Specialist

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JOHN LEONARD, a mission-driven law firm in Boston, seeks an Accounting Specialist to join its finance team. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, client billing, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a BA in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and excellent analytical and communication abilities. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using ERP systems or financial management platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Process accounts payable invoices, vouchers, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage accounts receivable transactions, collections, and payment posting.
• Assist with client billing, invoice preparation, pre-bills, and billing adjustments.
• Generate and analyze financial reports, WIP, receivables, and collections reports.
• Prepare daily deposits, ACH payments, wire transfers, and cash receipts.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including GL postings.
• Review and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
• Research billing discrepancies and resolve payment issues.
• Maintain electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with escrow accounting and trust account transactions.
• Serve as backup for billing operations.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects.
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Description du poste

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Required: Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A mission-driven law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join its growing accounting and finance team in Boston. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with strong organizational skills, experience in accounts payable, billing, and collections, and a desire to grow within a collaborative professional services environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using ERP systems, accounting software, or financial management platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services, legal, consulting, or corporate accounting.
• Familiarity with SurePoint/LMS, CentreSuite, or comparable accounting and billing software.
• Experience with general ledger, billing systems, collections, and financial reporting.

Key Job Functions

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices, vouchers, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage accounts receivable (AR) transactions, collections, and payment posting.
• Assist with client billing, invoice preparation, pre-bills, and billing adjustments.
• Generate and analyze financial reports, WIP reports, receivables reports, and collections reports.
• Prepare daily deposits, ACH payments, wire transfers, and cash receipts.
• Support month-end close and year-end close activities, including general ledger (GL) postings.
• Review and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
• Research billing discrepancies and resolve payment issues.
• Maintain accurate electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with escrow accounting and trust account transactions.
• Serve as backup for billing operations.
• Participate in accounting process improvements and special projects.
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Why Join?

You'll become part of a collaborative finance team that values integrity, continuous improvement, teamwork, and exceptional client service. This position offers opportunities to expand your accounting expertise while supporting meaningful organizational goals.

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.