Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Plymouth, MN

Law Firm

Plymouth, MN

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Plymouth, MN

Legal Staff

5-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Accounting Project Lead

Job Responsibilities:

The Accounting Project Lead is tasked with leading various project initiatives within the accounting department to enhance productivity and streamline ongoing processes. Key responsibilities include:

- Leading diverse projects in collaboration with banking vendors and internal data operations teams to integrate automation and AI capabilities.
- Managing e-filing reconciliations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Handling credit card transactions and tracking to maintain financial accuracy.
- Identifying areas for improvement within the accounting department and developing actionable next steps.
- Documenting processes and creating procedural documents to standardize operations.
- Maintaining and managing the accounting request queue to ensure timely responses and resolutions.

Education and Experience:

Required Education & Experience:

- A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting is necessary.
- Experience with automation and integrations is essential to effectively handle the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience in process documentation is crucial for creating and maintaining procedural documents.
- Lock box integration or experience is preferred, although not mandatory.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues efficiently.
- Extreme attention to detail to maintain accuracy in financial transactions and documentation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.
- Self-motivation to drive projects and initiatives independently.
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
- A tech-oriented mindset to embrace and implement technological solutions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position is based in a professional office setting and involves routine use of standard office equipment. The role requires:

- The ability to talk and hear, as well as sit or stand for extended periods.
- The use of hands and fingers to handle and feel, with occasional walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
- Regular lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.
- Close vision abilities to perform tasks effectively.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and meet job requirements.

Salary Information:

The starting wage for the Accounting Project Lead position is between $60,000 and $65,000 annually. All applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and credit check before commencing employment with the law firm.