Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Are you a detail-driven cash application professional with legal billing experience who takes pride in clean books and airtight reconciliations? We are seeking an Accounting Clerk with hands-on experience in payment posting, carrier remittance reconciliation, and Aderant Expert to join our established law firm.

About the Role

Klinedinst PC is seeking an organized and process-oriented Accounting Clerk to own the daily cash application function across all firm offices. You will be responsible for posting and reconciling payments from insurance carriers and clients, resolving discrepancies, and supporting accounts payable on a secondary basis. This is a high-volume, accuracy-critical role that sits at the center of the firm's AR operations and directly supports the monthly close cycle. The successful candidate will bring a methodical approach to process-driven work, fluency in legal billing systems and carrier remittance formats, and the communication skills to work effectively with billing coordinators, attorneys, and firm leadership. This position is on-site in our downtown San Diego office.

About the Firm

Klinedinst PC was founded on entrepreneurial spirit and a belief that performance drives opportunity. Over the last four decades the firm has expanded to seven offices in four states across a variety of practice areas including appellate, banking, business litigation, employment and labor, products liability, professional liability defense, real estate and construction, and M&A, among others. Servicing clients ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies, our team has grown to over 90 litigators, trial lawyers, transactional attorneys, and a talented group of support professionals. Klinedinst has been highlighted as one of America's Greatest Places to Work, is a Mansfield Certified Law Firm, and its attorneys have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other respected publications. Be part of something great at Klinedinst PC!

What You'll Do

• Post and apply daily payment remittances from insurance carriers and clients to open matters in Aderant Expert.
• Reconcile carrier remittance advices and explanations of benefits (EOBs) to outstanding invoices at the matter level.
• Identify, research, and resolve short payments, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with billing staff to research and resubmit rejected e-billing line items through carrier portals (e.g., TyMetrix, Collaborati, Legal Tracker, Legal-X, Passport, Jopari).
• Flag unresolved aging discrepancies to the billing supervisor or Director of Finance for follow-up.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation consistent with firm recordkeeping policies.
• Assist with accounts payable functions including invoice processing, check runs, and vendor payment support.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Other duties this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of cash application, accounts receivable, or legal billing experience; law firm or professional services background strongly preferred.
• Experience with legal billing systems required; Aderant Expert experience a significant plus.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile high-volume remittances accurately and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for aging analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive, process-driven work accurately under deadline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with billing coordinators, attorneys, and finance leadership.

The following experience/skills are a plus, but not required

• Experience with trust accounting and IOLTA compliance
• Hands-on experience with insurance defense carrier e-billing portals (TyMetrix, Collaborati, Passport, Legal Tracker, Legal-X, Jopari, or similar).
• GL / Coding Experience
• Bank Reconciliation Experience
• Experience in Legal Billing and/or Legal Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with task-based billing codes and client-specific billing guidelines
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

What We Offer

Competitive base salary | Performance bonus | Health, dental & vision benefits 401(k) | Paid time off & holidays | Flexible work options | Professional development | Merit Based Culture Pay Range Klinedinst PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $50,000 – $60,000 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location. The base salary range displayed on this job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors. EEO Statement Klinedinst PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression. California Consumer Privacy Act We will collect the personal information you provide in connection with this application as well as information included with any other document(s) you provide us. We may use this information to evaluate your application and consider you for employment with Klinedinst PC. We may share this information with third parties for any of the following purposes: (i) to confirm the accuracy of the information provided; (ii) to conduct a background check; (iii) to confirm or evaluate potential conflicts of interest; and/or (iv) to check references. If you accept an offer with Klinedinst PC, we may use this information to provide you with the benefits of your employment. Our employees' personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.