Accountant Philadelphia, PA

Accountant Position

Robert Half is looking for an Accountant to oversee trust and settlement accounting activities at our client's site located in the Philadelphia market. This Accountant position plays a key role in managing the financial flow of case-related funds, supporting attorneys with accurate reporting, and helping ensure timely disbursement to all parties. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently with reconciliations, legal financial documents, and accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full trust accounting cycle for settlement matters, from receipt of funds through final distribution.
• Monitor settlement balances and maintain accurate records to support proper allocation and timely payments.
• Review legal and financial documents such as court orders, recapitulations, and fee agreements to confirm payment terms and calculations.
• Prepare clear distribution summaries and route them to attorneys for review and approval before disbursement.
• Record settlement-related transactions, including incoming receipts, fees, reimbursable costs, and outgoing payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances.
• Provide attorneys and paralegals with cost detail and other financial support documentation as needed.
• Process recurring expense and cost uploads, including Concur submissions, soft cost entries, and write-offs for closed matters.