Roetzel & Andress is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Akron

Roetzel & Andress LPA, a multi-state law firm with an administrative center in Fairlawn, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time Accounting Assistant to support the Finance Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Posting of cash receipts including deposits (to bank), credit card payments, ACH and wires
• Handle client calls to assist with credit card payments, address issues or questions as necessary
• Assist with collections and follow up Client inquiries
• Process/submit appeal responses on ebilling sites
• Editing of monthly Proformas and preparation of client invoices for review by attorneys
• Preparation of electronic invoicing, fixed fee billing, split billing, joint billing, replenish retainers, follow-up statements
• Work closely with attorneys and staff to assist with billing issues/situations
• Process and submit electronic invoices via electronic invoicing sites
• Assist with accounts payable input and overflow, including outgoing wires and ACH payments
• Assist with other accounting tasks, as needed

Key Billing Skills and Competencies

• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications, processes and assist with developing procedures and policies
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Sound judgment
• Excellent communication skills
• End user relationship skills
• Information management skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Professional integrity
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in challenging situations

Education and Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software (Elite/3E)
• Knowledge of billing and e-billing processes
• Proficient in data entry and time management
• Accounting degree or 2+ years of professional service billing and general accounting experience
• Previous experience with time and billing software
• Previous experience in electronic invoicing sites

The candidate must also pass a credit and background check as a condition for employment.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Click the link below for details in English and Spanish.

https://www.ralaw.com/careers#e-verify

Please respond with a cover letter and resume.