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Settlement Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accounts Receivable

LHH

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year

Kansas City, Missouri

Permanent

Accounts Receivable

Accounting & Finance

LHH Recruitment has partnered with a reputable Law Firm in the KC Metro that is looking to add to their team for a Settlement Accountant. This full-time direct hire position offers a hybrid work environment. The Settlement Accountant will assist the Settlement Team by handling critical accounting functions which supports ultimately client payments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit daily bank deposits for multiple business entities, including recording associated ACH transactions.

  • Monitor and resolve returned deposits across various accounting platforms.

  • Digitally scan and index checks prior to deposit for accurate recordkeeping.

  • Manage and fulfill litigation-related financial requests.

  • Accurately record and process all operating and mass tort-related deposits.

  • Review and process check deposit request forms in a timely manner.

  • Reconcile settlement-related account activity to ensure financial accuracy.

  • Process IOLTA disbursement request forms in compliance with legal and financial standards.

  • Analyze accounting system data to identify and resolve outstanding or pending issues.

  • Initiate electronic deposits through secure banking web portals.

  • Respond to inquiries and resolve issues from the shared accounting email inbox.

  • Support special projects and ad hoc financial tasks as assigned.

Requirement

  • 1 or more years of accounting experience including high volume AR, journal entries, debits and credits, understanding of AP

  • Legal or settlement experience a plus (not required)

  • Proficient computer skills with MS Office, accounting software and databases.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000/Yearly

Benefits

  • Health

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k Matching

  • 3 weeks of PTO



Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Justin Marks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814486_3091772

Settlement Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accounts Receivable

LHH

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year

Kansas City, Missouri

Permanent

Accounts Receivable

Accounting & Finance

LHH Recruitment has partnered with a reputable Law Firm in the KC Metro that is looking to add to their team for a Settlement Accountant. This full-time direct hire position offers a hybrid work environment. The Settlement Accountant will assist the Settlement Team by handling critical accounting functions which supports ultimately client payments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit daily bank deposits for multiple business entities, including recording associated ACH transactions.

  • Monitor and resolve returned deposits across various accounting platforms.

  • Digitally scan and index checks prior to deposit for accurate recordkeeping.

  • Manage and fulfill litigation-related financial requests.

  • Accurately record and process all operating and mass tort-related deposits.

  • Review and process check deposit request forms in a timely manner.

  • Reconcile settlement-related account activity to ensure financial accuracy.

  • Process IOLTA disbursement request forms in compliance with legal and financial standards.

  • Analyze accounting system data to identify and resolve outstanding or pending issues.

  • Initiate electronic deposits through secure banking web portals.

  • Respond to inquiries and resolve issues from the shared accounting email inbox.

  • Support special projects and ad hoc financial tasks as assigned.

Requirement

  • 1 or more years of accounting experience including high volume AR, journal entries, debits and credits, understanding of AP

  • Legal or settlement experience a plus (not required)

  • Proficient computer skills with MS Office, accounting software and databases.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000/Yearly

Benefits

  • Health

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k Matching

  • 3 weeks of PTO



Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Justin Marks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814486_3091772
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