Finance & Accounting Analyst – An Exciting Career Opportunity!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established legal firm to find a detail-oriented and highly organized Finance & Accounting Specialist to join their collaborative finance team in Columbus, Ohio.

As the Finance & Accounting Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the firm, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks specific to a law practice, providing essential support to the firm's attorneys and legal staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile client invoices for legal services and disbursements.
• Process vendor invoices and manage timely accounts payable.
• Track client payments, outstanding balances, and generate aging reports.
• Enter attorney time and expenses into billing software (e.g., Timeslips).
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements monthly.
• Monitor trust account transactions and handle retainer payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients regarding billing inquiries.
• Assist with tax preparation tasks (e.g., CAT reports, 1099 forms, vendor setup).
• Support additional administrative and financial operations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Three + years in a bookkeeping or accounting role. 
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Experience with Timeslips or a legal billing software is a plus. 
• Experience handling trust accounts, retainers, and client-specific billing guidelines.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and confidentiality standards.
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state-specific tax and billing compliance (e.g., CAT reporting).
• Experience working with 1099 processing and vendor onboarding.
• Comfortable working with both digital and paper documentation workflows.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA Preferred
• Proven experience (2-5 years) in an accounting support role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including formulas, data manipulation, etc.).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join This Firm?

• Reputation is steeped in tradition and dedication 

If interested, please reach out to Teresa Shuler at Aspen Careers at tshuler@aspen-careers.com or call the office at 614-992-1010 for immediate and confidential consideration.