Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description Job Description Personal Injury Law Firm – Accounting / Settlement Specialist Personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Accounting / Settlement Specialist to handle settlement accounting, client distributions, and firm accounting responsibilities. Requirements: Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in a law firm Personal injury law firm experience strongly preferred Fluent Spanish required Proficient in QuickBooks Online – required Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, including reconciliations, transaction recording, reporting, and account management Experience preparing settlement and client disbursement statements Experience reviewing settlement releases and settlement documentation Knowledge of client trust accounts and settlement funds Ability to accurately calculate attorney fees, case expenses, medical balances, liens, and client distributions Experience reconciling settlement proceeds and accounting records Strong knowledge of Excel and general accounting procedures Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy Responsibilities Include: Prepare and review settlement/disbursement statements Track settlement funds from receipt through final distribution Process and document payments to clients, medical providers, lienholders, and other parties Maintain accurate settlement and accounting records Perform QuickBooks Online entries and account reconciliations Maintain and reconcile operating and trust-account transactions Ensure signed releases, settlement statements, and disbursement documents are properly maintained in client files Work closely with attorneys and staff to ensure timely and accurate settlement distributions Identify and immediately report accounting discrepancies Candidates must have at least 2 years of law firm accounting experience, be fluent in Spanish, and be proficient in QuickBooks Online. #J-18808-Ljbffr Law Firm of Daniela Labinoti