Accountant

Company: DLA Piper
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. Job applicant poster viewing center. (DLA Piper LLP (US) has a COVID vaccine policy, and this position may require in-office presence. Request for reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable law.The DLA Piper Business Operations Center LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DLA Piper LLP, is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.If you are a highly talented Sr Client Accounts Specialist interested in supporting our accounting department, we want to hear from you!This position can sit in any of our US offices.The Accounting team is a collaborative and talented team of finance and accounting professionals who help the firm make business decisions by providing accurate and actionable financial information.The team ensures the accuracy of the firms financial records and provides insight and recommendations on the financial position of the firm to senior leadership.The Accounting department is a fast-paced environment. Our expectations and goals are high, and so is the level of teamwork: when it comes to meeting goals, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach. We also offer the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, outside of the cyclical accounting routine, that will challenge and provide career growth.Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 5 years experience in law firm billing
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsPreferred Requirements:
  • College coursework in finance
  • Previous work experience leading a specialized team or involvement in training procedures
  • Experience with accounting softwareWhat will your day look like?You will be responsible for training new and existing Client Account Specialists on fundamental billing practices and account management. You will also support complex attorneys with client accounts and specialized client billing, and perform edits, proofread and finalize invoices on a regular basis.In addition to creating and maintaining training documents, you will be the point of contact for billing issues, identifying accounts for escalation to the Supervisor. You will also complete both periodic and yearly rate reviews on the general client account levels.You will also support a collection of assigned attorneys and their accounts based on geographical location, practice group, and complexity and utilize digital workflow software to organize and assign billing tasks to client account specialists and prioritize essential accounts.To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website ( .We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.Agency applications will not be considered.Job: AccountingOrganization: AccountingTitle: Sr Client Accounts SpecialistLocation: Illinois-ChicagoRequisition ID: 22000480Other Locations: United States-Florida-Miami, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Puerto Rico-San Juan, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-California-East Palo Alto, United States-Virginia-Reston, United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-New Jersey-Northfield, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-New York-New York, United States-Massachusetts-Boston

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