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Accounting Specialist

Catalyst Law LLC

Accounting Specialist

Portland, OR
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Catalyst Law seeks a part-time Accounting Specialist to support our finance department and play an integral role in our growing company. You will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling accounts, posting payments, collecting aged receivables, and assisting the Controller as needed. The schedule and hours for this position are flexible; however, our ideal candidate will work the same shifts (during regular business hours) each week. As the Firm grows, this position could evolve into a full-time role. The ideal candidate is a strong team player, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with a focus on customer service. If this sounds like work you will love, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Reconcile, analyze, verify and adjust accounts in Quickbooks • Reconcile bank accounts, investigate and report discrepancies • Post client payments in our accounting systems • Assist with the accounts receivable process, including generating invoices and contacting clients for collection • Assist in the development and maintenance of financial reports • Ensure that accurate accounting records are maintained for fixed assets to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger • Monitor and audit account expenditures and prepare reimbursement and reconciliation reports • Coordinate with other departments and provide the legal staff with assistance on accounts receivable • Monitor, troubleshoot, and assist users with accounting software systems • Participation in weekly status meetings and/or team lunches • Provide administrative support to the Controller as needed Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or an Associate’s degree with relevant work experience • 2+ years of experience working with Quickbooks Online and desktop versions • Experience working with accounts receivable • Excellent time management, organizational, and analytical skills • Ability and willingness to adapt to new technology • Ability to provide great attention to detailed information • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision or as an effective member of a work team • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders in person, in writing, and over the telephone Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly

    • Reconcile, analyze, verify and adjust accounts in Quickbooks • Reconcile bank accounts, investigate and report discrepancies • Post client payments in our accounting systems • Assist with the accounts receivable process, including generating invoices and contacting clients for collection • Assist in the development and maintenance of financial reports • Ensure that accurate accounting records are maintained for fixed assets to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger • Monitor and audit account expenditures and prepare reimbursement and reconciliation reports • Coordinate with other departments and provide the legal staff with assistance on accounts receivable • Monitor, troubleshoot, and assist users with accounting software systems • Participation in weekly status meetings and/or team lunches • Provide administrative support to the Controller as needed