Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Payrate: $25-35/hr W2 Depending on experience

Work Environment: Hybrid (1 of days WFH) - Parking paid by firm

Term: Contract 2-3 Months

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $200 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Accounts Receivable Clerk to support various accounting functions. Primary responsibilities include daily deposit processing and law firm trust accounting functions. This role requires a problem solver who will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting attorneys and clients with payment-related matters. Cross-training is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile daily deposits including checks, wires/ACH, ePayments, and credit card transactions
• Scan and upload checks for deposit and maintain deposit and trust ledgers
• Balance and process electronic payments through the firm’s payment portal
• Research unapplied payments and work with attorneys to resolve payment or retainer questions
• Process trust deposits, disbursements, and verify wire requests
• Generate monthly financial and attorney cash reporting
• Respond to AR inquiries, process write-offs, and monitor AR communications
• Provide occasional support with ACH setup, petty cash reconciliation, client 1099 tracking, and AP check processing
• Assist in audit requests
• Process vendor invoices and manage daily payment workflows (checks and electronic payments)
• Prepare and issue payments, including check runs, refunds, voids, and manual checks
• Monitor AP communications and ensure timely intake and processing of invoices
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all transactions
• Support expense adjustments and basic reconciliations, including credit cards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in accounts receivable, legal accounting, or finance operations preferred
• Trust accounting or law firm accounting experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with financial systems and Excel