Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. We are looking forward to welcoming a detail-orientated, collaborative professional looking to join a team focused finance group. Attention to accuracy, ability to analyze information, strong professional communication skills and confidentiality are key characteristics of this position. This position will be part time approximately 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Process and finalize client invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants and finance team to ensure internal billing compliance
• Resolve billing-related inquiries ensuring completion of accurate adjustments and communication internally throughout the process
• Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines and special client billing requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Associate’s degree, preferably in accounting
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar role doing legal billing preferred
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High accuracy rate and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and effective problem-solving skills
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written
• A positive attitude in all aspects of the role, taking personal responsibility and ownership and always behaving professionally
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products

Salary range depending on experience: $20 - $24 per hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program