Secrest Wardle is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Troy

Secrest Wardle, an elite and award-winning law firm that has been in business for over 100 years, is seeking a Compliance Clerk to join our Troy office. Our accounting department is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented individual with experience in legal billing processes. As a key member of our accounting department, the Compliance Clerk will support the firm’s billing and financial processes to ensure, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Reviewing automated subscriptions and filtering to the appropriate team member in accordance with subscription flowchart
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal billing statements, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and firm policies.
• Initiating communication with client(s) to ensure the client enters matters into e-billing platforms in a timely fashion.
• Monitor and maintain accurate billing records, resolving any discrepancies or issues that arise.
• Support the accounting team in ensuring that all billing data is processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Running billing reports in HUB software.
• Creating template data-based reports and sending to timekeepers on quarterly basis.
• Completing client-required metrics.
• Tracking budget approval in e-billing platform(s).
• Running monthly extended work-day reports in 3E.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure proper documentation for billing procedures.
• Perform audits on billing records to ensure adherence to legal requirements and internal protocols.
• Assist in generating reports for internal audits and management review.
• Participating in monthly department meetings (teleconference or in-office), quarterly billing compliance training session and occasional cross-functional meetings (in office).
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the integrity of sensitive financial information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree in accounting or college credits preferred.
• 2-4 years in a professional environment required.
• A qualified candidate should have strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, more specifically, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail as well as good communication skills.
• Strong math, typing, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Law firm billing and Elite 3E experience is preferred.

Training and on-boarding will be provided.

Competitive and comprehensive benefit package.

Salary: $39,000 - $50,000 per year. Pay to be commensurate with level of experience.