Accounting Associate- Judgment at Blitt and Gaines, P.C. – Vernon Hills, Illinois

Job Summary:

Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Accounting, Attorney, and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of the legal flow, account balances, as well as any transactions; pre and post judgment. An analytical, confident, self-starter with a willingness to learn. This position is highly audited, so attention to detail is mandatory. Assist the accounting department in other financial areas as needed.

Essential Duties:

· Data entry of all judgment dates and amounts in collection database

· Data entry of all agreed dismissal orders and balance review

· Properly review and analyze Court Orders

· Ensures balances are accurate

· Removal of judgment amounts and recreation of pre-judgment balances

· Review and process files received post judgment

· Review and entry of foreign judgments

· Proper communication skills

· Ensures accuracy in the system

Education/Experience:

Represent the Accounting Department in a professional capacity. Requires effective interaction with the Legal Departments & Attorneys. Have a complete understanding of balances and internal transactions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with the computer

· Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment and possess a strong work ethic

· Must be detail oriented and accurate note taking skills

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook