DM Injury Law · 18 hours ago
Settlement Accountant
DM Injury Law is a growing law firm seeking a Settlement Accountant to assist the Settlement Team with critical accounting functions that support client payments. The role involves creating and reviewing settlement summaries, reconciling accounts, and entering journal entries while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes.
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Responsibilities
Create client-facing settlement summaries & settlement packages for attorneys
Review client-facing settlement summaries for accuracy and consistency
Reconcile settlement related account activity
Review and approve settlement accruals entered by attorneys
Enter journal entries for co-counsel fees, commissions, etc
Enter bank transfers for both IOLTA and Operating accounts
Apply daily cash to open receivables
Setup new vendors in ERP system
Reconcile daily exception reports
Generate data from accounting system for reports
Assist Lead and Senior settlement accountant(s) as needed
Assist with making electronic deposits via banking web portal when needed
Respond and resolve requests in the shared email inbox
Special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
1 or more years of full cycle accounting or settlement experience
Proficient computer skills with MS Office, accounting software and databases
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Law firm experience preferred, but not required
Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
Neos (Needles) experience preferred not required
DocuWare imaging system experience preferred not required
DOMO experience preferred not required
ERP Sage experience preferred not required
Benefits
Benefits package – Health, vision, and dental insurance coverages
401(k) matching retirement plan – up to 4%
3 weeks (120) hours of PTO
Paid holidays
Work/Life balance – do the job you love, with great people and NO long, crazy hours!
Stability – become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm
FREE on-site parking garage