Accounts Receivable Clerk (53488)

Vogrinc & Short, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Trust Accounting Clerk. The role involves managing financial tasks related to customer payments and ensuring accurate account reconciliations. This position requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include a 37.5-hour work week, paid parking, and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week with occasional overtime

Paid parking

401(k) matching

Subsidized medical and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Process various customer payments and manage account reconciliation.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and disbursement reports.
• Reconcile banking activities and match Daily Cash Reports.

Skills

Excel

Organizational Skills

Job description

Our client, a distinguished law firm in Houston, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Trust Accounting Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting within a legal setting and will be responsible for managing a variety of financial tasks related to customer payments and account reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process various customer payments, including checks, cash, ACH transfers, and wire transfers (incoming and outgoing).
• Conduct thorough research on applications and ensure accuracy in customer accounts, resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage allocation projects and process both remote and manual check deposits.
• Notify Billing Attorneys of Trust and Operating Receipts through system-generated notifications and manual emails.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and disbursement reports to management.
• Collect and organize source documents for deposits and disbursements.
• Reconcile banking activities with postings, and match Daily Cash Reports to deposits and disbursements on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Review and process all accounts receivable write-offs.
• Address internal inquiries regarding accounts receivable and provide invoice copies to clients with Attorney or Administrator approval.
• Offer banking information to title companies for wire confirmations as needed.

Requirements :

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience in a law firm setting.

Benefits :

• 37.5-hour work week with occasional overtime.
• Paid parking.
• 401(k) matching.
• Subsidized medical and dental coverage, with additional volunteer coverages available.