Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for a highly organized Accounting Clerk to help manage day-to-day financial activity for a busy law firm. This position plays an important role in keeping billing, payables, reconciliations, and financial documentation accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed accounting tasks, coordinating with legal and administrative teams, and maintaining precision in a fast-paced, accuracy-focused setting.

Responsibilities:

• Record daily financial activity with accuracy and ensure transactions are entered promptly into accounting records.

• Support reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts by reviewing entries, resolving variances, and following up on outstanding items.

• Process vendor invoices, firm expenses, and payment activity while maintaining complete and well-organized supporting documentation.

• Monitor client-related costs and assign expenses correctly to matters and general ledger accounts, including reimbursable charges and trust-related records.

• Assist with billing operations by working closely with attorneys and support staff to prepare accurate client invoices and submit them through required billing platforms.

• Track accounts receivable activity, apply incoming payments to the appropriate matters, and help identify overdue balances for follow-up.

• Contribute to month-end close by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and flagging posting issues or unusual balances.

• Maintain audit-ready files and support financial reporting, compliance reviews, deposits, and process improvements within daily accounting workflows.

Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013449896

• Previous experience in accounting, billing, or bookkeeping, preferably in a detail-focused services or legal office environment.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and account reconciliation procedures.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence entering and reviewing financial data with a high degree of accuracy.

• Strong data entry skills and close attention to detail when handling transactions, billing records, and expense allocations.

• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving office setting.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff.

• Comfort handling confidential financial information with discretion.