Client Accounting Assistant
Client Accounting Assistant
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$ 55000 - 64000
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Job Description
Summary
A Client Accounting Assistants responsibilities in the Cost Recovery area are focused on the daily processing of automated expenses and attending to both vendor and internal inquiries. All Client Accounting Assistants are responsible for learning and executing not only the primary tasks assigned but also the tasks of their co-workers so they can provide backup when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing automated costs transmitted electronically from both internal and external sources
- Downloading data from vendor websites and using internal software to send data files to be processed in the accounting system
- Balancing and posting automated and manual expenses correcting invalid transactions reporting questionable charges to management and contacting Financial Systems regarding missing and/or invalid data files
- Reviewing allocating expenses and distributing reports for various vendor accounts
- Conducting research in order to respond to inquiries related to the Firms automated expenses; working with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies
- Provide support in managing employee personal account balances; The assistant will maintain awareness of account balances work with employees to clear past due amounts and escalate delinquent accounts to management
- Process virtual remit deposits for client and non-client checks; communicate deposits with cash receipts team for timely posting
- Filing cost batches vendor correspondence and internal emails in the Firms document management system or shared outlook mailbox
- Providing excellent client service to our attorneys billing specialists clients vendors and other Firm personnel who send inquiries to the Cost Recovery inbox. This includes promptly pulling backup documentation answering questions regarding automated expenses transferring/assigning costs as requested and responding to vendor inquires related to billing and payments
- Other responsibilities include assisting the Client Accounting Supervisor and Manager as needed and performing other related duties as assigned.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-JW1Qualifications
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