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Senior Accounting Specialist – Portland

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. Staffed by nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, and Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, supporting timekeepers, multiple accounting team members, and ‎the firm by performing a variety of accounting tasks. Portions of the responsibilities of this position may ‎change over time. Initially, the position will be focused on billings for 25% to 75% of a month. Accounting ‎payable tasks will also represent a meaningful commitment of time. ‎

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for a variety of tasks to support the firm’s accounting department. ‎This role will support our AR, AP and billing teams. ‎

This is a full-time position, working out of the Portland office at least 3 days a week with flexibility to work ‎remote on Monday & Friday. ‎

Responsibilities include: ‎

  • Billing, including processing, editing and billing incoming proformas
  • Initial e-billing setup as needed ‎
  • Electronically submit e-billed invoices, track and follow up on rejections
  • Identify and resolve billing inaccuracies and deficiencies
  • Perform accounts payable tasks and backup accounts payable as needed
  • ‎Spreadsheet creation and maintenance
  • Prepare status reports, as needed
  • Prepare and execute complex billings, including billings with multiple discounts
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review publications and ‎remain current with product information for all released software configurations
  • ‎General accounting duties
  • Problem-solve computer and system issues ‎
  • Assist in developing process improvement checklists and manuals for specific practice areas.‎
  • Assist Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with projects as needed

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ‎

  • Seven plus years of experience in meaningful billing or billing supervision experience
  • Excellent data entry skills
  • Advanced MS Excel experience
  • High level of organization, accuracy and attention to details
  • Law firm experience and/or 3E/Elite Enterprise Time and Billing a plus
  • Ability to turn work around quickly
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and team members regarding ‎commitments, deadlines, challenges and requests
  • Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service ‎
  • Self-starter who enjoys a fast paced, team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles
  • High school diploma/GED

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Accounting Manager Loraine Sarnacki ‎at Recruiting@schwabe.com ‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive ‎salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, ‎life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition ‎reimbursement, EAP, transit ‎subsidy, and paid time off.‎

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other ‎status protected ‎by law.‎

Benefits

MEDICAL / DENTAL INSURANCE

  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Kaiser
  • Moda

LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE

  • Long Term Disability
  • Group Term Life / AD&D

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE

  • Vision Insurance
    Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance

FLEXIBLE SPENDING

  • Health Care Account
  • Dependent Care Account

RETIREMENT

  • 401 (K) Elective Deferral Plan Features
  • Diverse investment options
  • Model portfolios
  • Roth 401(k)
  • Individual planning assistance
  • Employer Profit Sharing

PERKS

  • Auto/Home/Renter Insurance
  • Travel Insurance

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

  • Free, confidential counseling

COMMUTE

  • Parking Benefits
  • Transit Subsidy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected ‎by law. 

Important Note to Legal Search Consultants & Third-Party Job Posting Boards: While we sometimes receive submissions of candidates from third-party legal search firms, our posting of open positions on our website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to solicit candidates on the firm’s behalf directly. Candidates shall be referred only with prior authorization from the firm’s Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration for attorney positions. If you have any questions concerning our placement policies or wish to discuss a potential working relationship with the firm, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Schwabe’s Recruiting Department.

Schwabe comprises more than 160 lawyers and over 200 staff from diverse backgrounds—giving back to their communities, doing great legal work for amazing clients, and representing their communities at Schwabe.

Improving access to justice and providing legal services to underserved and disadvantaged.

Alishia Young
Chief HR Officer
‎503-796-3774‎
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Erika Hayes
HR Manager
503-796-2995‎
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