Closing Auditor - Accounting Team

About the role

The Ward Law Group, a personal injury law firm, is looking for a detail-oriented Closing Auditor to join its accounting team. You will review client-level accounting and closing packages so that every closing statement is accurate, compliant and processed on time.

Key responsibilities

• Audit closing packages daily, before and after the cutoff, and update their status in Litify for next-day processing
• Renaming and uploading scanned closing packages, trust checks (re-issued, refund and discharge) and client advance checks to Litify and OneDrive
• Attaching signed closings and executed releases to the correct client files
• Responding to emails in the shared Billings inbox
• Verifying and recording deposits in QuickBooks and investigating and resolving variances
• Reviewing trust account balances and working with teammates, providers and attorneys to resolve discrepancies and close out older cases
• Supporting attorney lien negotiations by reviewing billing statements and documenting outcomes
• Generating payroll and benefits reports and handling inbound shipments

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with financial figures and legal documents
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet daily cutoffs
• Strong written and verbal communication, including professional email
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information
• Availability for occasional in-person trainings, including weekends, with 30 days' notice

Required skills

• Litify or other legal case management systems (preferred)
• Law firm, personal injury or trust accounting background (preferred)
• Comfort with attorney lien and medical billing processes (preferred)