Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Minneapolis, MN

Law Firm

Minneapolis, MN

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Minneapolis, MN

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Trust Accountant - Support the Finance Department at a premier Midwest-based law firm, Fredrikson, in Minneapolis, MN.

H1: Trust Accountant - Finance Support at Premier Midwest Law Firm in Minneapolis, MN
H2: Join Our Team as a Trust Accountant and Help Drive Success for Businesses Regionally, Nationally, and Globally.

Overview:

- Seeking a Trust Accountant to support the Finance Department at Fredrikson, a top law firm in the Midwest.
- Crucial role in assisting with bookkeeping for pooled trust accounts.
- Responsible for organizing, tracking, and responding to trust accounting communications, as well as building and maintaining relationships with attorneys and their staff.
- Perform bookkeeping functions for trust account activity and assist with monthly reconciliations.
- Coordinate with billing staff on client ledger balances and review and monitor internal controls in trust processes.

Responsibilities:

- Organize, track, and respond to trust accounting inbox communications while maintaining professional relationships with attorneys and their staff.
- Perform bookkeeping functions for trust account activity, including monthly reconciliations for supervisory and compliance review.
- Monitor bank accounts for recording needs on trust deposits and assist with issuing closing settlements.
- Compile W-9's for vendor set up and evaluate 1099 tax implications for general disbursements.
- Follow up on outstanding checks flagged in bank reconciliations and assist with filing unclaimed property.
- Print checks, acquire attorney signatures, and retain signed check scans for record-keeping requirements.
- Initiate banking wires and retain wire confirmations for record-keeping.
- Prepare letters to notify clients when trust money is used for earned fee invoices.
- Coordinate with billing staff on client ledger balances and review and monitor internal controls in trust processes.

Qualifications:

- 4-year degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
- Experience with reconciliation and internal controls.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee resource benefits, such as counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance.
- Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
- Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
- Retirement plan with financial planning and investment options.
- Firm-paid profit-sharing contribution.

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $60,000 to $80,000.
- Compensation offered will depend on experience, skills, education, professional background, qualifications, and geographic location.

How to Apply:

- Applications only accepted online at .
- Submit a cover letter and resume.
- For assistance with the application process or accommodations, contact .

About Fredrikson:

- Diversity and inclusion are core values at Fredrikson & Byron.
- Aims to provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce.
- 400+ attorneys serving clients in ten locations worldwide.
- Known as the firm "where law and business meet."
- Attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to serve as advisors, partners, and counselors to clients.
- Locations in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China.
- For more information, visit .

Fredrikson & Byron, . is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.