Accounting Clerk

Address: 7500 West 110th Street, Suite 110, Overland Park, KS 66210

Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PC a Law Firm in Overland Park, KS is seeking an accounting professional to join our accounting department. The position is responsible for various duties associated with accounts receivable, balancing, and reconciliation of accounts. Responsibilities include working independently as well as part of a team to daily assist the Controller with accounting matters.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize computerized accounting software programs in the daily posting of all consumer payments and garnishment checks.
• Research and follow up on all funds received and post to the correct file and account.
• Work closely with the Consumer Credit Servicing Team:
• Provide funds collected data to assist in weekly forecast.
• Send letters to debtors on various consumer payments.
• Process, research and track all refund checks that are returned to either return the funds to the consumer or the state.
• Research and resolve any consumer payment related issue.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparations and filings.
• Assist in creating, documenting, and maintaining procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Course work in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Accounting preferred, with relevant two (2) years experience in a similar accounting position.
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts, principles and procedures. Prefer previous accounting experience.
• Must be PC proficient. Experience with automated accounting systems a plus.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to adapt to process changes as necessary by client demands
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Work independently without direct supervision and as a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Use analytical and critical thinking, analysis and the ability to follow client specific and task specific procedures.
• Willingness to learn from, and to mentor others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service, and ability to deal tactfully with staff, customers, vendors, and the general public.