Accounting Specialist

A respected professional services organization in downtown Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Accounting professional to join its accounting team on a temporary basis. This opportunity has been created to provide support during a medical leave and is expected to continue through at least the end of the year.

This role offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative, tenured accounting team in a professional environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong receivables and cash application experience, enjoy problem-solving, and be comfortable working with both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and apply client payments received via check, ACH, wire transfer, and lockbox
• Reconcile daily cash receipts and cash activity
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, overpayments, and unapplied cash
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal departments regarding payment application issues
• Handle day-to-day trust account transactions, including deposits and payment distributions
• Prepare monthly trust account balance reporting
• Calculate and post interest for client trust accounts
• Process client refunds and prepare related correspondence
• Monitor unapplied cash and aging balances
• Manage daily clearing account transactions, including deposits and payment distributions
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting activities
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Accounting, or a related financial role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable researching and resolving payment discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with various internal and external stakeholders
• Law firm experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with Aderant or similar accounting/ERP systems is a plus

Schedule & Work Environment

• 37.5-hour work week
• Standard schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch
• Some schedule flexibility available
• Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods
• New hires should expect to work fully on-site during training
• Potential for one remote day per week after training and demonstrated success in the role
• Parking is fully covered by the organization

Compensation

• Pay range approximately $25–$32/hour based on experience

Additional Perks

• Professional, welcoming, and team-oriented culture
• On-site fitness center available 24/7
• Multiple dining options within the building
• Frequent team lunches and employee events
• Fully stocked kitchens with coffee and fresh fruit
• Contractors are welcomed as part of the team and included in company activities