Job Title: Accounting Clerk (Accounts Receivable) Location: Atlanta, GA Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role Busy national law firm is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-focused Accounting Clerk to support various accounting functions. Primary responsibilities include daily deposit processing and law firm trust accounting functions. This role requires a problem solver who will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting attorneys and clients with payment-related matters. Key Responsibilities
Process and reconcile daily deposits including checks, wires/ACH, ePayments, and credit card transactions.
Scan and upload checks for deposit and maintain deposit and trust ledgers.
Balance and process electronic payments through the firm’s payment portal.
Research unapplied payments and work with attorneys to resolve payment or retainer questions.
Process trust deposits, disbursements, and verify wire requests.
Generate monthly financial and attorney cash reporting.
Respond to AR inquiries, process write-offs, and monitor AR communications.
Provide occasional support with ACH setup, petty cash reconciliation, client 1099 tracking, and AP check processing.
Assist in audit requests.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
2-5 years’ experience in accounts receivable, legal accounting, or finance operations preferred.
Trust accounting or law firm accounting experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.