Temporary Accounting Clerk

The Stevens & Lee Companies; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stevens & Lee Companies, a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers, seeks a Temporary Accounting Clerk in Reading, PA onsite. You will perform cash reconciliations across 100+ bank accounts and support vendor payments, client receipts, and expense processing for a 4–6 week assignment.

This role reports to the Controller, is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, and is non-exempt. Join a fast-paced finance team within a leading regional firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; business or accounting degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of cash reconciliation experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate cash reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and financial institutions.
• Review client receipts and accurately post payments to client accounts.
• Verify invoices for proper documentation and approvals prior to payment.
• Process vendor payments and prioritize invoices based on payment terms.
• Prepare and coordinate check runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit and process corporate credit card expenses.
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements.
• Maintain vendor records and update vendor information as needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries.
• Allocate expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Windows-based software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions.

Among the 200 largest law firms in the country, Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers serving clients from 19 offices. Our lawyers provide strategic and practical legal counsel at both the regional and national levels and remain dedicated to solving clients' most complex problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of the Temporary Accounting Clerk is to bring cash reconciliations current across more than 100 bank accounts, spanning 10-12 financial institutions. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records through detailed account analysis and reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely and accurate cash reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and financial institutions
• Review client receipts and accurately post payments to client accounts
• Verify invoices for proper documentation and approvals prior to payment
• Process vendor payments and prioritize invoices based on payment terms
• Prepare and coordinate check runs
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Audit and process corporate credit card expenses
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements
• Maintain vendor records and update vendor information as needed
• Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries
• Allocate expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Business or Accounting degree preferred
• 1-3 years of cash reconciliation experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job Type

Temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Assignment is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks with possibility of extension

Reports to

Controller

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Department

Finance

Location

Reading, PA (Onsite)

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Less Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.