Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk supports the Accounting Department, primarily focused on processing settlement checks along with other daily accounting tasks. This is a detail-oriented, transactional role requiring strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to handle a high volume of financial data efficiently. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the accounting team to ensure all settlement checks and financial transactions are completed accurately and on time.

Duties/Responsibilities – including but not limited to:

Settlement Check Processing

• Receive, track, and process client settlement checks.
• Accurately enter settlement check information into applicable systems and tracking records.
• Prepare checks and supporting documentation for deposit and processing.
• Verify check information against supporting documentation before processing.
• Maintain accurate records of checks received, deposited, processed, and distributed.
• Identify missing or incomplete information and coordinate with appropriate team members to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with researching outstanding or unprocessed settlement checks.
• Follow established procedures and internal controls for handling settlement and client-related funds.

Accounting Support

• Perform routine accounting data entry and transaction processing.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Assist with bank deposits and account reconciliations.
• Enter and maintain accurate information in accounting and related systems.
• Organize invoices, receipts, check copies, deposit records, and other supporting documentation.
• Research transaction discrepancies and obtain necessary backup documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities as requested.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records.
• Provide administrative and transactional support to the Accounting team.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable processing a high volume of transactions and performing repetitive, detail-oriented work.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to handle confidential client and financial information appropriately.
• Dependable, organized, and able to follow established procedures consistently.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively with the Accounting team.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting or business coursework is a plus.
• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, cash handling, or financial administration preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Join Our Team

At The Ward Law Group, every role contributes to changing lives.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your litigation career, maximize client recoveries, and work alongside a high-performing legal team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, accountability, and changing lives—one client at a time.

The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.

At The Ward Law Group, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

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