Accounts Receivable Clerk (53488)

The Recruiting Group - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client, a distinguished law firm in Houston, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/Trust Accounting Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting within a legal setting and will be responsible for managing a variety of financial tasks related to customer payments and account reconciliation. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the firm's financial operations, particularly in handling customer payments and maintaining accurate records of accounts receivable. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will work closely with billing attorneys and other staff to ensure that all financial transactions are processed correctly and in a timely manner. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks and maintain a high level of accuracy in their work. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the overall financial health of the firm by ensuring that all accounts are reconciled and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

Responsibilities

• Process various customer payments, including checks, cash, ACH transfers, and wire transfers (incoming and outgoing).
• Conduct thorough research on applications and ensure accuracy in customer accounts, resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage allocation projects and process both remote and manual check deposits.
• Notify Billing Attorneys of Trust and Operating Receipts through system-generated notifications and manual emails.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and disbursement reports to management.
• Collect and organize source documents for deposits and disbursements.
• Reconcile banking activities with postings, and match Daily Cash Reports to deposits and disbursements on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Review and process all accounts receivable write-offs.
• Address internal inquiries regarding accounts receivable and provide invoice copies to clients with Attorney or Administrator approval.
• Offer banking information to title companies for wire confirmations as needed.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience in a law firm setting.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week with occasional overtime.
• Paid parking.
• 401(k) matching.
• Subsidized medical and dental coverage, with additional volunteer coverages available.