Accounting Specialist

EMERGE; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Full-time, fully on-site position in <

Collaborative accounting team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Emerge, a national AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks a Trust Accounting Specialist for its Columbia, South Carolina office. The role manages daily trust deposits, disbursements, and reconciliations, supporting offices nationwide while collaborating with bankers and internal teams.

This on-site position requires detail orientation, strong accounting skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with relevant experience considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably involving high-volume financial transactions, deposits, payments, or reconciliations.
• Previous experience with trust accounting or law firm accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions, multitask, and prioritize competing deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling financial transactions and confidential information.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, wire transfers, check processing, and general accounting procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and banking representatives.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant accounting experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trust accounting activities, including processing, posting, and tracking trust deposits, disbursements, and payments.
• Process checks, wire transfers, and other banking transactions while ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate trust accounting records.
• Monitor online banking activity, review transactions, and assist with resolving account-related issues.
• Respond to trust accounting inquiries from attorneys, internal departments, and banking representatives.
• Coordinate multiple accounting requests and transactions simultaneously while maintaining organization and meeting deadlines.
• Support the Accounting Department with financial documentation, recordkeeping, and process improvements to ensure efficient trust accounting operations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bank reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We're hiring for a highly respected AmLaw 100 national law firm known for its commitment to client service, operational excellence, and professional development. This organization is seeking an experienced Trust Accounting Specialist to join its Accounting Department at its corporate office in Columbia, South Carolina. This position is fully on-site, Monday through Friday. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing high-volume financial transactions, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. You'll play an important role in supporting trust accounting operations across the firm's nationwide offices while collaborating with internal stakeholders and banking partners. If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a nationally recognized law firm, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established accounting team.

REWARDS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Full-time, fully on-site position in Columbia, South Carolina
• Collaborative accounting team supporting offices across the country
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities with a nationally recognized law firm

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably involving high-volume financial transactions, deposits, payments, or reconciliations
• Previous experience with trust accounting or law firm accounting strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions, multitask, and prioritize competing deadlines
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling financial transactions and confidential information
• Experience with bank reconciliations, wire transfers, check processing, and general accounting procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and banking representatives
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant accounting experience will also be considered

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily trust accounting activities, including processing, posting, and tracking trust deposits, disbursements, and payments
• Process checks, wire transfers, and other banking transactions while ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate trust accounting records
• Monitor online banking activity, review transactions, and assist with resolving account-related issues
• Respond to trust accounting inquiries from attorneys, internal departments, and banking representatives
• Coordinate multiple accounting requests and transactions simultaneously while maintaining organization and meeting deadlines
• Support the Accounting Department with financial documentation, recordkeeping, and process improvements to ensure efficient trust accounting operations

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with the Job Application Fairness Act, we ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process and provide necessary and reasonable accommodations. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.