Accounting Specialist

Atlanta
100 Galleria Parkway
Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA , USA

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP, a rapidly growing national specialty litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Account Specialist to join our Atlanta office. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing and reconciling the firm’s expenses through credit cards and expense‑management software. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in accounting systems, and a strong understanding of expense reporting and reconciliation processes.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments to streamline credit‑card and expense‑report processes, ensuring financial integrity. The Accounting Specialist will report directly to the Accounting Manager.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our firm:

• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team‑oriented
• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
• Accountable, Takes ownership, Corrects mistakes
• Adept and creative problem solver
• Review and reconcile monthly expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm policies
• Communicate with attorneys and staff to clarify and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
• Collaborate with the accounting team to develop and improve reconciliation and reporting processes
• Assist with audits by providing requested documentation and reconciliation records

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Effective written and oral communication with attorneys, staff, and clients
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality with a track record of trustworthiness
• Proven ability to maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times, with a positive attitude
• Proficiency with accounting software, a paperless environment, and Microsoft Office (plus)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be able to think with an analytical mindset

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.