ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

MESSERLI KRAMER P.A.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K with 4% company contribution

Paid time off 17 days/year

Paid holidays 7 days + floating

Company paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Onsite restaurant

Onsite free gym

Job summary

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our team in Plymouth, MN. Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Accounting Specialist handles a variety of accounting duties and tasks.

Requirements include 2+ years accounting experience and strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP). We offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days, 17 days PTO, holidays, 401K with 4% company contribution after 1

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; accounting degree preferred, not required.
• 2+ years accounting experience.
• Experience with Excel Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Balance and submit remits.
• Post refunds in the system.
• Post commission and client cost reimbursements.
• Send Firm Fee funds downtown.
• Issue refunds to consumers.
• Correct payment allocations in the system.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

About this position

***$1,000 Sign-on Bonus After Successfully Completing 90 Days***

Summary:

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full‑time Accounting Specialist to join our team in Plymouth, MN. Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for a variety of accounting duties and tasks.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Balancing and submitting remits
• Posting refunds using our system
• Posting commission and cost reimbursement from our clients into our system
• Sending Firm Fee funds downtown
• Issuing refunds to our consumers
• Correcting payment allocations in our system of record
• Additional Responsibilities assigned by management
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Salary Information

$19 - $25Hourly Wage

Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Degree in Accounting preferred, but not required
• 2+ years working accounting experience
• Experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Self‑motivation

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and credit check, before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage for this position is $19.00-$25.00/hour.

About Us:

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well‑earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. Our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary, divisions. We represent a variety of clients—from large corporations, banks and closely‑held businesses—to individuals seeking divorce and family law or estate planning services. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.