Accounting Specialist - Personal Injury, In-office role, Los Angeles

Sepulveda Sanchez Law•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$45,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

Please Apply to this job by emailing a Cover Letter & Resume to [email protected] In the Cover Letter, please briefly describe: Why you are the right person for the job Why Sepulveda Sanchez Law appeals to you Include what days/times you are available & what telephone number to connect with you. We are seeking an ambitious Accounting Specialist to join our growing firm, working in our large corporate office in the heart of Koreatown. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our Accounting & Lien Management staff, while performing a broad range of A/R and A/P duties under the supervision of our Head of Accounting. Responsibilities include managing and paying invoices, ensuring that costs are recorded in both our accounting software & CRM tool, proactively working with our teams to successfully maintain updated billing totals, ensuring regular contact with outstanding lienholders, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports where needed. If you enjoy a collaborative work environment, possess a sharp attention to detail, and have a willingness to learn & employ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, we would like to meet you!

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail is a must for this role
Formal training OR 1 year experience in Accounting roles preferred
Strong time management skills, as you will provide support for both our major divisions
Proficient organizational skills to effectively verify amounts, dates, and supporting documentation are represented in all the correct digital locations
Fluency in Microsoft Office, Google suite, QBO are musts. Training will be provided for CRM and Document Management tools.
Ability to prioritize workflow based upon capacity and task urgency
Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise in reconciliation of dated invoices and liens
Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast paced, in-office environment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking would be a huge plus

Responsibilities

Ensure that case costs are both paid and logged in a timely manner
Issue checks for corporate expenses
Interface with lien holders to ensure complete and up-to-date records and amounts are available for our team
Verify the completeness and accuracy of billing totals in our CRM tool
Respond to follow-ups from medical providers and provide case- and payment-status updates when appropriate
Maintain regular contact with our bank to facilitate reconciliation of new and dated case costs
Follow-up with health insurance entities on the status of subrogation claims
Assist with daily deposit of settlement checks