Accounting Clerk

Lippes Mathias LLP • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk with strong accounting and billing expertise to ensure accurate and efficient administration of client invoicing and related accounting processes. The role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, processing, and collecting client billings, while also supporting other accounting functions. Attention to detail, accuracy, analytical ability, and confidentiality are essential to success.

The Accounting Clerk works with internal professionals and staff, clients, and vendors, maintaining a customer-focused, professional approach. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, complete projects with little direction, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in data entry and financial records.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when interacting with internal professionals and staff, clients, and vendors.
• Demonstrate accountability, ownership, and professionalism, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to complete projects with little direction.
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work products.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience with ProLaw is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in general accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
• Assist in ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Process vendor invoices and verify their accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation and review of client billings.
• Enter financial data accurately into accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Generate and send customer billing notices.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Maintain documentation and filing.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a year-end bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month.
• Immediate eligibility for a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Firm-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Firm-arranged parking for roles at downtown locations.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed