Accounting Coordinator

The Littler Global Accounting Coordinator is responsible for ensuring department transactional and ad‑hoc activities are completed timely and accurately and documented in accordance with Firm policies and relevant external requirements and regulations. This is a hybrid position located in Kansas City, Missouri. Responsibilities Department responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Monitor the Littler Global Desk inbox and timely follow up with internal and external customers Process invoices for payment Respond to and coordinate payment inquiries Ensure the correct setup and maintenance of client and matters in 3E necessary to track all inbound and outbound referral matters Determine next course of corrective action when a significant variance occurs in a Global matter that may be material to the Firm’s financial statements Prepare monthly voucher report to facilitate monthly billing Generate and send monthly invoices Regularly run, review, prepare, and send accounts receivable statements Aid in providing bonus status reports to attorneys Coordinate with the global firms on the reporting of referral billing made directly to clients outside of LMPC Collaboration and communication between department team members, accounting & finance group departments, Littler Global firms & leadership, and other corporate / firm departments is promoted and effective Other activities in response to current and future business needs Promotes positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and respect for co‑workers Department policies and procedures are consistently complied with Oral and written communications are effective, professional and appropriate to the circumstance Qualifications Basic knowledge of accounting concepts, typically acquired from a degree in accounting or a comparable field and/or 2‑3 years of accounting related experience in a high volume, multi‑location, multi‑currency accounting function, ideally in a Law Firm or other Professional Services and/or owner managed environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, sufficient to assist with account analysis and reconciliation. Ability to leverage Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word to communicate effectively, create, and edit documents. Demonstrated ability to execute transactions, and extract and analyze data from Elite/3E and Aderant and/or data‑cube warehouse environments. Demonstrated knowledge of legal electronic billing practices and procedures sufficient to submit invoices. Demonstrated experience with eBilling Hub software. Demonstrated knowledge of billing best practices, policies and processes sufficient to supervise, review and approve billing transactions as well as execute transaction posting, analysis, reconciliation and validation of multi‑currency bills. Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in financial and accounting matters. Demonstrated ability to effectively raise issues and consult with department manager to resolve issues and ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to execute multiple tasks and high workload volume without material impact on error rates or client service. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new processes, steps, policies, and technical skills. Demonstrated ability to articulate process steps and draw comparisons between processes and measures of output such as productivity, efficiency, and quality. Demonstrated ability to communicate in person and via e‑mail and telephone with internal and external clients and vendors, receive instructions and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Demonstrated ability to execute tasks efficiently and effectively within expected timeframes. Education and Certifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Law firm experience a plus. Experience Required Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits We offer a generous benefits package to full‑time and part‑time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr