Finance - Accounting Specialist

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation. 

The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of accounts payable work, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting related records.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and validate electronic payments for A/P and escrow transactions
• Process all desktop and external bank deposits for all bank accounts (A/R, IOLTA, Misc)
• Overflow of A/P and escrow transaction(s) handling
• Create and maintain reports as requested by management
• Respond timely to inquiries from internal clients (employees)
• Providing support to accounting staff during month-end close
• Manage mail handling for department
• Perform other duties as needed
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of payroll practices
• Working knowledge of Ceridian Payroll Systems (Dayforce)
• Working knowledge of HR paperwork processing
• Extreme attention to detail
• Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Initiative and willingness to pitch in where needed
• Accounts Payable experience desired

 EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least two years of accounting/finance related work, preferably in a legal environment

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:  

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.