Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CR Legal Team is accepting applications for

Accounting Specialist

Do you want to join a collaborative team where your accounting skills make a real difference? If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for numbers, an eagerness to learn, and a commitment to accuracy, we want to hear from you!

About Our Team:

CR Commitment! CR Results!

CR Legal Team cares deeply for our clients, our communities, and our fellow team members. We remain 100% vested in the health, wellness, and happiness of each individual as we understand that we are stronger and better when we are moving forward together.

We believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our community partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our Team. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities.

At CR Legal Team, we Stand Up for justice for all people and we remain fierce and loyal advocates for those who cannot always speak for themselves. As our client, our community partner or team member, we have made a commitment to Stand Up For You and that is a promise we take seriously.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive and diverse working environment
• Positive and team-driven culture
• Innovative systems and technology
• Competitive pay
• Medical plan options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Health Plan option for employee-only coverage)
• Dental plan option
• Vision plan option
• Virtual healthcare access
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Disability insurance options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability)
• Life insurance options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance)
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - Team Member Discount Program
• Employer-paid Benefits Assistance/Advocacy Program

Location: Greensboro, N.C. (in-office position)

Pay Range: $18.00 to $26.00 per hour

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Five to seven years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with lawyers' trust accounts, digital processing, and Sage 100 is preferred.

How will you contribute to our team?

• Multi-tasks effectively and communicates, problem-solves, and handles tasks in a timely, tactful manner with all staff levels and the public; adapts to a wide range of diverse clients and customers.
• Communicates in accordance with, and with an understanding of, applicable State Bar rules related to protected information, confidentiality, and the unauthorized practice of law; complies with corresponding company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional, courteous demeanor and provides excellent customer service to the company's internal and external customers.
• Maintains client and team member confidentiality.
• Effectively utilizes available technology, including computers, databases, portals, and software needed to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, along with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Processes physical payments, including checks and other instruments received at the office, requiring regular and consistent in-office presence to ensure timely and accurate handling, deposit, and recording of funds.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting, and auditing practices.
• Processes all trust activity, resulting in accurate trust account records; serves as liaison to legal operations on trust-related matters; completes and records all deposits; processes case disbursements from the case management system.
• Processes various disbursements from the accounting system; provides ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed; serves as an integral part of the month-end close process and account reconciliations.
• Monitors all bank accounts for activity to be posted and takes follow-up action as necessary.
• Handles critical and confidential information; ensures AR/AP is maintained in the proper system by assigned staff; collaborates with the Accounting Manager on all aspects of the accounting department.
• Codes data, invoices, and receipts for input and processing in the computerized financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Processes and verifies vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Investigates issues that vendors or purchasing agents encounter with obtaining payment for bills.
• Prepares payments to vendors and ensures timely disbursements.
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verifying federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Processes and records all incoming payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• May calculate and report sales tax based on paid invoices.
• Performs essential job functions on-site, including processing physical payments, collaborating with team members, and participating in required meetings and training, which requires regular and consistent in-office attendance.
• Collaborates on month-end closing and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

CR Legal Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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