Accounting Clerk (Cleveland)
McDonald Hopkins is seeking a qualified Accounting Clerk to join the Accounting Department in our Cleveland office. This position will perform accounts payable functions, accounts receivable functions and other projects as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Set-up vouchers and client charges in accounting system.
- Ensure that all invoices are adequately supported, all approvals are evident, invoices are coded properly and invoices are paid according to terms.
- Review electronic employee expense reports for compliance and appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist in weekly and month-end check printing.
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding statement of account, payment status, etc.
- Respond to client and attorney inquiries regarding invoice copies, payment instructions, client balances, etc.
- Process credit card payments received from clients.
- Enter daily deposits/receipts into accounting system.
- Assist in updating collection comments in accounts receivable system.
- Assist with other functions in the Accounting Department as needed.
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Minimum of one to three years’ accounting experience. Prior law firm accounting experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- High attention to detail; organized.
- Effective interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Computer skills: accounting system, word processing, and excel spreadsheet capabilities.
McDonald Hopkins does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or headhunters.
McDonald Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. (Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need without regard to any protected category.)