Blitt and Gaines, P.C. Looking for Accounting Associate at Vernon Hills, Illinois Full Time

Job Summary:

Seeking an individual with strong data entry and reconciliation skills in a fast paced accounting department. The accounting associate will handle the processing of payments by coding and scanning them into our payment system and reconciling totals to the trust accounts on a daily basis. They will post payments to customers’ accounts accurately and efficiently. The accounting associate is also responsible for handling unposted payments and reconciliation of payments. Processing and reconciling payment returns / NSF’s. Issuing of remittances to our clients. The accounting associate is expected to adhere to all policies and procedures set forth within our industry. Prior payment coding and account reconciliation experience is a plus.

Essential Duties:

• Posting of customer payments in legal software system
• Post transactions to client trust account ledgers
• Data entryfor various financial functions
• Handle various administrative functions
• Electronic forwarding of financial data to our clients
• Prepare internal financial reports
• Code payments for proper customer allocation and bank deposit
• Post payment returns to customer accounts
• Creating and issuing client remittances and invoicing
• Perform client month end close procedures
• Meet client deadlines on a timely basis
• Reconciliation of daily bank transactions to trust account ledgers
• Identify and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Maintain and update daily, weekly and monthly excel spreadsheets
• Client reporting functions
• Assist in the completion of client audits

Education and Experience:

• Accounting or coding experience is a plus
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Detail oriented.
• Highly organized.
• Self-Starter.
• Flexible.
• Strong Excel skills
• Working in a team environment