Junior Accountant
Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers
Salary undisclosed
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Description
About Us: Wettermark Keith is a rapidly growing national personal injury firm. We pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. At Wettermark Keith, we understand that our work extends far beyond the courtroom. We engage with people during some of the most challenging times of their lives – moments filled with uncertainty, fear, and stress. Our clients come to us in the aftermath of tragic accidents, seeking not just legal representation, but a beacon of hope for their future.
Purpose: We are seeking a Junior Accountant who will be responsible for managing and processing settlement transactions for the firm. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
This is a full-time, in-person position in our Birmingham office with a competitive hourly salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process client settlement and ensure timely payments.
- Review and verify settlement statements for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of transactions.
- Reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in month-end closing activities.
- Prepare and maintain reports on trust and settlement activities.
- Communicate effectively with team members and internal departments.
- Support the finance team with other accounting tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher in accounting or finance.
- Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highlighted Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary and benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
Benefits
- paid time off
- professional development
- bonus
About this role
Wettermark Keith, a growing national personal injury firm, is looking for a Junior Accountant to handle settlement processing and financial record-keeping in their Birmingham office. You'd manage client settlement transactions from start to finish—processing payments, verifying settlement statements for accuracy, reconciling accounts, and flagging discrepancies. The role also involves maintaining organized transaction records, supporting month-end closing, and preparing reports on trust and settlement activity while coordinating with other departments.
This position suits someone with an associate's degree or higher in accounting or finance and hands-on experience in accounts payable or similar work, ideally within legal or professional services. You'll need solid accounting fundamentals, proficiency in accounting software and Excel, and the kind of attention to detail that catches errors before they become problems. The firm values clear communication and teamwork, so you'd be expected to work collaboratively across departments and support the broader finance function as needed.
The role offers competitive hourly pay with a discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities—all in a full-time, in-office setting.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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