Staff Accountant I - In-Office, 9-5, Full Benefits

Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Medical expense reimbursement plan

Short and long-term disability

Basic life/AD&D coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Critical illness

Accident

Hospital

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, a well-established law firm in Lincolnshire, IL, is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant I for the Lincolnshire, IL office. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

This in-office role requires strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to handle AP/AR, payments, refunds, and billing support. Working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, totaling a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively use new software applications and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with a document management system preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage check and electronic payments daily, including ACH and credit card transactions, with responsibility for review, batching, and entry into the accounting system.
• Prepare and issue daily check disbursements.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Review and process refund requests.
• Review and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Support billing processes and related accounting activities for the firm’s other office locations.
• Respond to inquiries from team members and management by providing accurate information.
• Handle invoice distribution, incoming and outgoing mail, and related administrative processing.
• Serve as backup support for other accounting department functions.
• Perform ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks in support of firm operations.
• Participate in additional cross-training opportunities based on business needs, skills, and interests.
• Assist with special projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, a well-established law firm in Lincolnshire, IL, is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant I for the Lincolnshire, IL office. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

This in-office role requires strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to handle AP/AR, payments, refunds, and billing support. Working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, totaling a 35-hour workweek.