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Accounting Clerk MEA Forensic Laguna Hills, CA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $62,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication English Administrative experience Typing Clerical experience Productivity software Quality data entry Full Job Description MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our engineering support team working full-time, in-person, at our Laguna Hills, CA office. In a fast-paced and challenging environment, this role requires initiative, strong attention to detail, professionalism, resourcefulness, and the ability to multi-task. MEA Forensic is an equal opportunity employer. The position is onsite, in our Orange County, California office. The annual salary is $50,000 to $62,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $1000 per month towards healthcare plan premiums (medical, dental, vision) and offer a safe harbor 401(k) plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 12 paid holidays per year.
Role and Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Invoicing Management:
Generate, review, issue final invoices and process credit memos.
Collections & Follow-Up:
Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up with law firms, insurance carriers, and corporate clients regarding outstanding payments.
Payment Processing:
Accurately apply incoming checks, ACH transfers, and credit card payments to the correct client case files and code to appropriate general ledger accounts.
Retainers:
Process retainers and retainer refunds and inform Project Coordinators.
Client Liaison:
Resolve billing inquiries from legal and insurance professionals. Communication & Teamwork Communicate with Project Coordinators, Engineers and management to ensure billing accuracy and proper client communications. Coordinate with the Accounting Team for all month and year end requirements. General administration Handle incoming inquiries, couriers, logging of checks, and other duties, as required. Prepare and post journal entries. Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and general ledger accounts. Assist with reviewing and correcting time entries. Assist with intercompany transfers and related reconciliations. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years' experience working in an administrative role. Strong oral and written English. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online research. Typing and data entry skills. Preferred Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. 2+ years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience, ideally working within legal services, engineering consulting, insurance, or a billable-hour professional environment. Experience working with an ERP system is an asset. To apply Referencing the job title and posting number, please email your resume and cover letter to . Company Overview MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting, and highly rewarding. At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals. 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Process credit memos. Monitor aging reports and follow up with law firms, insurance carriers and corporate clients regarding outstanding payments. Apply incoming checks, ACH transfers and credit card payments to client case files and general ledger accounts. Process retainers and retainer refunds. Resolve billing inquiries from legal and insurance professionals. Communicate with Project Coordinators, Engineers and management to ensure billing accuracy and proper client communications. Coordinate with the Accounting Team for month and year end requirements. Handle incoming inquiries, couriers and check logging. Prepare and post journal entries. Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and general ledger accounts. Review and correct time entries. 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Preferred qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, 2+ years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience, ideally within legal services, engineering consulting, insurance, or a billable-hour professional environment, and experience working with an ERP system.", "educationRequirements": "Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 24 } } MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our engineering support team working full-time, in-person, at our Laguna Hills, CA office. In a fast-paced and challenging environment, this role requires initiative, strong attention to detail, professionalism, resourcefulness, and the ability to multi-task. MEA Forensic is an equal opportunity employer. The position is onsite, in our Orange County, California office. The annual salary is $50,000 to $62,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $1000 per month towards healthcare plan premiums (medical, dental, vision) and offer a safe harbor 401(k) plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 12 paid holidays per year.
Role and Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Invoicing Management:
Generate, review, issue final invoices and process credit memos.
Collections & Follow-Up:
Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up with law firms, insurance carriers, and corporate clients regarding outstanding payments.
Payment Processing:
Accurately apply incoming checks, ACH transfers, and credit card payments to the correct client case files and code to appropriate general ledger accounts.
Retainers:
Process retainers and retainer refunds and inform Project Coordinators.
Client Liaison:
Resolve billing inquiries from legal and insurance professionals. Communication & Teamwork Communicate with Project Coordinators, Engineers and management to ensure billing accuracy and proper client communications. Coordinate with the Accounting Team for all month and year end requirements. General administration Handle incoming inquiries, couriers, logging of checks, and other duties, as required. Prepare and post journal entries Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and general ledger accounts Assist with reviewing and correcting time entries Assist with intercompany transfers and related reconciliations Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years' experience working in an administrative role Strong oral and written English Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, online research Typing and data entry Preferred Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. 2+ years of bookkeeping or clerical accounting experience, ideally working within legal services, engineering consulting, insurance, or a billable-hour professional environment. Experience working with an ERP system is an asset. To apply Referencing the job title and posting number, please email your resume and cover letter to . Company Overview MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting, and highly rewarding. At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.
