Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our award-winning team in our Newport Beach office. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm® by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers®. As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will have an essential role in supporting our financial operations and contributing to our continued success.
Responsibilities- Generate client invoices and assist with collections
- Submit statements, run reports, create file profiles, and enter initial budgets and budget updates in various platforms
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor accounts against statements and payment transactions
- Submit new billings and email appeals to the appropriate attorney for review
- Assist with month-end closing processes and procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as Firm policies and procedures
- Code documents according to Firm procedures
- Identify and report discrepancies
- Perform routine account reconciliation, data entry, and maintain spreadsheets
- Cross-train in other areas of Accounting and Finance as directed
- Assist with miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required (or Bachelor's degree in progress)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in data entry or an office environment, preferably in a law firm or legal setting
- Proficiency with technology and ability to quickly learn new systems and applications
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro)
- Good communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to interact with others in a professional, tactful, and sensitive manner
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and work independently as well as part of a team
- Experience with legal billing portals and document management software (TABS, NetDocuments, Legal Exchange, Legal Tracker, LegalX, LSS, Quovant, etc.) is a plus
Benefits
Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 95% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
- Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
- Vision coverage
- Wellness incentives, including rewards program
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance.
About Us: At Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O), we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, and a strong foothold in the legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Learn more at ------------/
Equal Opportunity Statement: BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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The expected base salary range is $23 - $26/hr, depending upon experience.