Accounting Specialist - Personal Injury, In-office role, Los Angeles

Description

 *****Please Apply to this job by emailing a Cover Letter & Resume to [email protected]*****

In the Cover Letter, please briefly describe:

• Why you are the right person for the job
• Why Sepulveda Sanchez Law appeals to you
• Include what days/times you are available & what telephone number to connect with you.

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We are seeking an ambitious Accounting Specialist to join our growing firm, working in our large corporate office in the heart of Koreatown.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our Accounting & Lien Management staff, while performing a broad range of A/R and A/P duties under the supervision of our Head of Accounting.

Responsibilities include managing and paying invoices, ensuring that costs are recorded in both our accounting software & CRM tool, proactively working with our teams to successfully maintain updated billing totals, ensuring regular contact with outstanding lienholders, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports where needed. 

If you enjoy a collaborative work environment, possess a sharp attention to detail, and have a willingness to learn & employ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, we would like to meet you!

 Job Duties

• Ensure that case costs are both paid and logged in a timely manner
• Issue checks for corporate expenses
• Interface with lien holders to ensure complete and up-to-date records and amounts are available for our team
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of billing totals in our CRM tool
• Respond to follow-ups from medical providers and provide case- and payment-status updates when appropriate
• Maintain regular contact with our bank to facilitate reconciliation of new and dated case costs
• Follow-up with health insurance entities on the status of subrogation claims
• Assist with daily deposit of settlement checks

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent attention to detail is a must for this role
• Formal training OR 1 year experience in Accounting roles preferred
• Strong time management skills, as you will provide support for both our major divisions
• Proficient organizational skills to effectively verify amounts, dates, and supporting documentation are represented in all the correct digital locations
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, Google suite, QBO are musts. Training will be provided for CRM and Document Management tools.
• Ability to prioritize workflow based upon capacity and task urgency
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise in reconciliation of dated invoices and liens

• Spanish-speaking would be a huge plus 

• Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast paced, in-office environment.  

Salary & Benefits

Benefits

• Salary range of $45,000 - $53,000 based on skill & experience
• 401(k) 
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities