An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Menn Law Firm, Ltd. traces its roots to 1926, when two young lawyers, Homer H. Benton and Alfred C. Bosser, formed a partnership. Benton and Bosser envisioned a law firm that specialized in both advising and advocating on behalf of clients, with a goal to create a preeminent law firm in Appleton with one group of attorneys concentrating on litigation, and one group of attorneys concentrating on business and personal legal matters. Over the years, the firm has grown and evolved but has stayed true to the vision established by Benton and Bosser, and remains dedicated to providing its clients with timely, practical and cost-effective services of the highest quality.
Job Description:
The Accounting Specialist supports the organization's day-to-day accounting and finance operations, with primary responsibility for accounts payable and additional support across accounts receivable, collections, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for accurately processing invoices, payments, EFTs, vendor setup, and financial documentation while proactively resolving discrepancies and maintaining compliance with company procedures. The Accounting Specialist assists the Controller with journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations, while also cross-training in AR and collections to provide support as needed. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, effective communication, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Duties in this role include but are not limited to: Accounts Payable Own the payables approval and processing, proactively resolving discrepancies, with minimal oversight Set up new vendors as needed to maintain compliance and internal processes Prepare vendor invoices for processing by identifying proper GL coding Generate check payments Manage recurring EFT's Organize and file financial documents according to established filing procedures Finance Assist Controller with journal entries, reporting and other reconciliation processes Reconcile company credit card transactions to ensure accurate expense allocation, promptly researching and resolving discrepancies Reconcile multiple bank accounts Accounts Receivable Cross train with AR to be able to assist as needed and to understand the process to aid in collections Sort incoming payments for the primary processor Process client payments received through the credit card processor Collections Utilize effective communication skills, contact customers to collect outstanding balances Maintain accurate records of all collection activities Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile client accounts Professional expectations Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers Use sound judgement when making decisions and thinking through various scenarios Identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline Minimum 3 years applicable experience Demonstrated understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles Detailed ledger experience - accounting areas, including, but not limited to accounts receivable (invoicing cash receipts/application) and account payable (vouchers and payments) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly with maximization of costs and efficiencies Skilled in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail Must be able to work in a high-intensity, highly fluid, fast-paced environment; independent work management required
Pay:
$22.50 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
