Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a legal services team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports client financial activity throughout the case lifecycle, combining accounting coordination, record accuracy, and responsive service to both clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across billing, reconciliations, reporting, and client account administration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage client-related financial tasks by preparing settlement and disbursement documentation, resolving lien matters, and coordinating payment issuance.
• Maintain complete and accurate account details in the case management system, ensuring records are updated promptly and handled with confidentiality.
• Partner with attorneys and cross-functional team members to address account questions, support case activity, and contribute to a positive client experience.
• Track case developments and communicate timely status updates related to financial matters and account activity.
• Process incoming deposits for operating and other designated accounts with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare cost reports by reviewing case expenses, validating backup documentation, reconciling inconsistencies, and delivering clear reporting for disbursement and financial review purposes.
• Work with internal departments to collect approvals, verify supporting materials, and help move financial transactions forward efficiently.
• Recommend practical improvements that enhance client service, strengthen workflows, and increase operational efficiency.
• Build working knowledge of personal injury and mass tort matters to better support account handling and settlement-related processes.• Experience supporting accounting operations in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.
• Ability to maintain precise financial and client records while managing sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documentation, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues accurately.
• Effective communication skills for working with clients, attorneys, and internal teams in a detail-focused manner.
• Proficiency using accounting or case management systems to enter, track, and update financial information.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume work environment.
• Background in legal, settlement, or client account administration is helpful, particularly within personal injury or mass tort settings.