Accounting Clerk

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippes.com/careers

The Clarence office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk to join our team. Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to analyze information, and confidentiality are key characteristics of this position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and generate accurate and timely invoices for services rendered to clients, from prebill status to distribution.
• Responsible for monthly billing cycle for assigned attorneys in various locations.
• Respond to attorney and client billing inquiries.
• Process and post incoming payments, including applying funds to accounts.
• Documentation for corporate credit card transactions.
• Conduct research to assist in billing discrepancies and errors.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Our ideal Accounting Clerk will have:

• A 1-3 years’ experience as an accounting clerk
• Associates degree in accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with law firm billing system. ProLaw a plus but not required.
• High accuracy rate and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written
• A positive attitude in all aspects of the role, taking personal responsibility and ownership and always behaving professionally.
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to complete projects with little direction.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products.

Salary range DOE: $21.00 - $25.00 /hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program