Temporary Settlement Accounting Specialist

Singleton Schreiber; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Singleton Schreiber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Temporary Settlement Accounting Specialist to support the Accounting team in managing settlement payments and maintaining accurate financial records.

This 10+ week in-office temporary position requires strong data entry, payment processing, auditing, and documentation skills, with an emphasis on compliance and timely execution. Start date is 09/30/2026 and full-time in-office availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of general accounting experience or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent administrative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive and enthusiastic team player.
• Full-time, in-office availability.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional data entry skills with a focus on verifying payment instructions.
• Processing client settlement payments.
• Reviewing Client Settlement Distribution Agreements.
• Conducting audits of payments made and attorney fee splits.
• Assisting the Settlement Accounting team as needed.
• Filing and maintaining accounting documents.
• Handling internal and external inquiries concerning client's payment.
• Performing additional duties needed to support the accounting department.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

In-office availability

Education

Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Job description

Singleton Schreiber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Temporary Settlement Accounting Specialist to support the Accounting team. This role is responsible for managing client settlement payments and maintaining accurate financial records. The accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.

This position will be a 10+ week full-time in office temporary position. Target start date: 09/30/2026

The Settlement Accounting Specialist supports firm financial operations by managing settlement-related accounting processes, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining accurate and compliant accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

• Exceptional data entry skills with a focus on verifying payment instructions
• Processing client settlement payments
• Reviewing Client Settlement Distribution Agreements
• Conducting audits of payments made and attorney fee splits
• Assisting the Settlement Accounting team as needed
• Filing and maintaining accounting documents
• Handling internal and external inquiries concerning client's payment
• Performing additional duties needed to support the accounting department

Qualifications And Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks.
• 1+ years of general accounting experience or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent administrative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive and enthusiastic team player
• Full-time, in-office availability.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.