Client Accounting Clerk

Department: Accounting and Financial Management

About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

This position is responsible for assisting the Client Accounting Supervisor in all areas but particularly in processing transactions in the client accounting system and certain subsystems. The person in this position will need to be able to work with the client accounting system as well as other applications that are used in client accounting. The primary objectives of this position are to ensure all client and departmental deadlines are met, accounting records are accurate, and that departmental and firm policies are being followed. This is a remote position.

Your Role:

• Process work relating to Client Accounting functions; record and reverse client bills and cash receipts; transfer time and expense entries as requested, post expenses, client, matter, and timekeeper record maintenance, provide financial data connected to the firm's client audit data requests and analysis for various requests from lawyers and clients and researching any items that are questioned.
• Respond to firm employees regarding client-related requests, and order or create reports, when required.
• Assist supervisor with special requests, act as back-up for coworkers, maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters, and interact with lawyers, paralegals, and support staff within your department and other departments in accordance with a harmonious and productive work environment.
• Assist in the distribution of end-of-month reports, checking to ensure that all reports are correct and accounted for on the master list before being distributed.

What We're Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word, and comfortable with systems in general.
• Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is preferred.

Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position and the ability to work beyond the standard scheduled hours, as needed.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one half of the hourly rate.

The salary range for this position is from $50,000 - $55,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ready to Grow with Us? If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence. At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.