Trust & Payables Coordinator

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$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9-5 | Occasional OT

Join a Mission-Driven Accounting Team in the Legal Industry:

Our client, a well-established leader in the legal industry, is seeking a highly motivated Trust & Payables Coordinator to join their accounting team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate trust account management, timely vendor payments, and financial compliance. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to manage client trust accounts and resolve outstanding items efficiently.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to join a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive workplace. With nearly three decades of ethical leadership and a people-first philosophy, our client offers a culture where your contributions are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process client bank transactions, including outgoing wire transfers
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of trust account activity
• Apply funds from trust to client invoices as appropriate
• Research and resolve trust account discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders for transaction details
• Respond to inquiries related to payments or trust balances
• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements
• Print and prepare checks for weekly disbursement
• Investigate and follow up on past-due invoices and vendor statements
• Maintain and update vendor records in the accounting system
• Support preparation and filing of year-end tax forms
• Assist with year-end closing and financial reporting
• Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external clients

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a law firm, accounting, or legal billing environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong data entry, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes while maintaining accuracy
• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and recommend process improvements
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career with a respected name in the legal industry? Join a mission-driven team where your precision, problem-solving skills, and financial acumen will make a real impact.

Apply today for the opportunity to become part of a workplace that values your growth, rewards your contributions, and respects your work-life balance.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Law Practice

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