Accounting Specialist

Kirton McConkie PC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Kirton McConkie PC, a Salt Lake City law firm, seeks an Accounting Specialist with 5+ years of accounting experience to support high-level clients and attorneys. The role includes A/R, billing, client relations, and maintaining client databases, with a focus on accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of GAAP, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work well in a team while handling confidential information with discretion. Generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of prior accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting software.
• Ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Integrity and discretion handling confidential financial information.
• Law firm or professional service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• A/R, billing, client relations, and other general accounting functions
• Generate bills for clients and work with A/R reports
• Set up new clients and maintain client database
• Perform a wide variety of accounting duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed
• Find and carry out process improvements that make billing and A/R more efficient and accurate

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Integrity

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Kirton McConkie, a large Salt Lake City law firm, has an exciting employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist. The ideal candidate has five or more years of relevant accounting experience, along with the judgment, initiative and professionalism to support high-level clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• A/R, billing, client relations, and other general accounting functions
• Generate bills for clients and work with A/R reports
• Set up new clients and maintain client database
• Perform a wide variety of accounting duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed
• Find and carry out process improvements that make billing and A/R more efficient and accurate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of finance and accounting theories, including generally accepted accounting principles and software.
• Ability to create and maintain excel spreadsheets
• Capability to perform a variety of calculations, verification, posting, and reconciliation of accounting records
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Positive attitude and desire to succeed independently with a cross-functional team
• Law firm or other professional service experience preferred
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information
• Five years of prior accounting experience

The firm offers generous benefits and competitive compensation. All submissions are confidential.