Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the twin cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented & on-site Accounting Manager to support our Plymouth Division. This Division provides consumer collections services to financial institutions. The Accounting Manager oversees the accounting team of 15+ staff and manages the accounting and collections processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness. This role also maintains 40+ trust accounts and a $2M+ accounts receivable portfolio.

The stating wage for this position is $90,000-$115,000/year based on relevant experience

 

Essential Functions and Duties:

Supervise team of Accounting Representatives

• Interviewing & Hiring of Staff
• Training & Development
• Scheduling & Timekeeping
• Conducting Annual Performance Reviews

Oversee the completion of daily tasks by team members including hands on handing of tasks as needed

• Posting and balancing of all incoming funds, posting mixed trust payments, posting all forwarded attorney remits, posting of all returned checks, posting/printing process for post-dated checks, posting of all direct pays from clients
• Online image deposit process
• Payment of all court costs, sheriff fees, all forwarded attorney costs and fees, out of town attorney fees
• Incoming/outgoing ACHs wires
• Processing and sending of remits, debtor overpayment refunds, preference claims/refunds, court cost refunds to clients
• POE/Bank levy returns
• Processing voids
• Running all court cost invoices/accounts receivable
• Reconciling client A/R EFTs, EDI client reconciliations
• Balancing adjustments on debtor claims, Judgment entry and balancing
• Researching payments for internal clients
• Project management of ongoing and new projects in the Accounting Department as assigned
• Annual escheatment process
• Manage line of credit usage across various trust accounts
• Respond to client audit finding and provide actions for remediation

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Required Education & Experience:

• 5+ previous years experience in accounting, finance or related field
• 4-year degree (required)
• Experience with accounting software (Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central/QuickBooks preferred)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast pace environment and multi task
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Exhibited leadership abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organization and prioritization skills
• Detailed understanding of accounting principles and EDI objectives

In addition to our regular background check and drug screening, this position requires successful completion of a credit check.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Requires a high level of visual focus on a computer monitor for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

About Us:

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. Our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary, divisions. We represent a variety of clients—from large corporations, banks and closely-held businesses—to individuals seeking divorce and family law or estate planning services. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.

Compensation details: 90000-115000 Yearly Salary

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