Our client, a distinguished law firm in Houston, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/Trust Accounting Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting within a legal setting and will be responsible for managing a variety of financial tasks related to customer payments and account reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process various customer payments, including checks, cash, ACH transfers, and wire transfers (incoming and outgoing).
• Conduct thorough research on applications and ensure accuracy in customer accounts, resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage allocation projects and process both remote and manual check deposits.
• Notify Billing Attorneys of Trust and Operating Receipts through system-generated notifications and manual emails.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and disbursement reports to management.
• Collect and organize source documents for deposits and disbursements.
• Reconcile banking activities with postings, and match Daily Cash Reports to deposits and disbursements on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Review and process all accounts receivable write-offs.
• Address internal inquiries regarding accounts receivable and provide invoice copies to clients with Attorney or Administrator approval.
• Offer banking information to title companies for wire confirmations as needed.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience in a law firm setting.

Benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week with occasional overtime.
• Paid parking.
• 401(k) matching.
• Subsidized medical and dental coverage, with additional volunteer coverages available.