Junior Accountant (Billing)

Cherry Bekaert • Potomac, MD

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About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant (Billing) for a dynamic law firm. This role will play a key part in the firm’s billing, collections, and accounts receivable processes, while also supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and eager to grow their accounting career, with a clear development path toward more general ledger–focused responsibilities over time. Key Responsibilities Prepare, process, and review client invoices in accordance with firm policies and engagement terms Manage collections activities, including client follow-ups and coordination with attorneys and internal stakeholders Monitor accounts receivable and research billing and payment discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution Apply cash receipts and maintain accurate AR records Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting support Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audit requests as needed Collaborate with billing, legal, and finance teams to improve processes and ensure billing accuracy Growth & Development This position offers a defined growth path into broader accounting responsibilities, including exposure to: General ledger accounting Journal entries and account reconciliations Financial reporting and analysis Expanded involvement in the month-end and year-end close processes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required 0–2 years of accounting, billing, or accounts receivable experience (law firm or professional services experience a plus) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or billing systems is a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 0–2 years of accounting, billing, or accounts receivable experience (law firm or professional services experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or billing systems is a plus

Nice To Haves

• law firm or professional services experience
• experience with accounting or billing systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and review client invoices in accordance with firm policies and engagement terms
• Manage collections activities, including client follow-ups and coordination with attorneys and internal stakeholders
• Monitor accounts receivable and research billing and payment discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution
• Apply cash receipts and maintain accurate AR records
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting support
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Collaborate with billing, legal, and finance teams to improve processes and ensure billing accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees