Accounting Clerk
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm would like to add a highly qualified Accounting Clerk to support the daily operations of the accounting team in Louisville, Kentucky. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with excellent benefits.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic law office. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting in various accounting tasks, including but not limited to accounts payable, trust accounting, expense reimbursement, and general financial record-keeping. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is not a remote position and only candidates within commuting distance of the office will be considered. We offer a business casual atmosphere that promotes a positive work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities:

• Processing vendor invoices and expenses incurred by the firm
• Verifying accuracy and completeness of invoices and expense reports
• Ensuring proper coding and categorization of expenses according to firm policies
• Processing check runs or electronic payments in accordance with established payment schedules
• Monitoring and managing accounts payable aging to ensure timely payment and prevent overdue balances
• Following established accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Providing general administrative support to the accounting department as needed

Required skills and qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent); Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting preferred
• 3+ years of experience bookkeeping, accounting, or related field
• Excel moderate skills, basic pivot tables, traditional formatting, basic formulas
• Natural proficiency with math
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with office productivity applications and aptitude for learning new systems

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Law firm accounting
• Cash basis accounting
• Bank reconciliations
• Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Report Preparation

Stites & Harbison, PLLC ranks in the Top 20 Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 2024 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 18 times 10 of those in the Top 10.

We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law. Stites & Harbison is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Derek Halliburton (...@stites.com).

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