Accounting Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description 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. We are currently looking for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This role will encompass accounts payable and collections duties, while also cross training with accounts receivable to be able to assist as needed during peak times.

Specific duties:

Accounts Payable:

Own payables approval and processing, proactively resolving discrepancies, with minimal oversight. Set up new vendors as needed, maintaining compliance Prepare vendor invoices for processing by identifying proper GL coding. Generate check payments and follow up with digital and paper filing. Manage recurring

EFT's Collections:

Contact customers via phone, email, or mail to collect outstanding payments and maintain accurate records of all collection activities Work with the billing team to resolve billing issues Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile accounts

Finance:

Assist CFO with end of month processes Complete bank, credit card, and other reconciliations Generate end of month reports as requested

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, 3-5 years applicable experience, and demonstrated understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles required. Detailed Ledger experience - accounting areas, including, but not limited to accounts payable with knowledge in accounts receivable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, most notably Excel. Experience with various software technologies, most notably Tabs3 a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization. Ability to use sound judgement when making decisions and thinking through various scenarios Skilled in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion. Excellent organizational and communication skills along with a strong attention to detail required. Must be able to work in a high-intensity, highly fluid, and fast-paced environment; independent work management required. Menn Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.