Legal Accounting Clerk

Master Search Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Search Solutions represents a growing law firm in Essex County, NJ, seeking a Legal Accounting Clerk to join the finance and billing team. This is a fully in-person, onsite role for a detail-oriented and organized professional in a fast-paced professional services environment.

You will support day-to-day accounting operations, including billing, payments, accounts receivable, and general financial administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1+ years of accounting or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Open new client matters and maintain accurate client and accounting records.
• Process incoming payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) and apply correctly.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with billing, including invoice preparation, edits, and distribution.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including following up on outstanding balances.
• Handle basic accounts payable responsibilities, including invoice entry and processing.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to resolve billing and payment questions.
• Follow internal controls and established law firm accounting procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Numerical proficiency

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Our client, a growing law firm in Essex County, NJ, is searching for a Legal Accounting Clerk to support their finance and billing team. This is a fully in-person position and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Reporting to the finance/billing team, the Legal Accounting Clerk will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, billing, payments, accounts receivable, and general financial administration for the firm.

In this role YOU will:

• Open new client matters and maintain accurate client and accounting records.
• Process incoming payments including checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards and ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with billing, including invoice preparation, edits, and distribution.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including following up on outstanding balances.
• Handle basic accounts payable responsibilities, including invoice entry and processing.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Work closely with attorneys and staff to resolve billing, payment, and account-related questions.
• Follow internal controls and established law firm accounting procedures.

The firm is looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Is comfortable working with numbers, accounting systems, and Excel.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is proactive, dependable, and works well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.

Our client is looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Law firm or professional services experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

This is a fully onsite role with the opportunity to join a growing professional services environment and work closely with attorneys and the firm's finance and billing team.

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