Contract Accounting Coordinator

Overview

A contract Accounting Coordinator role is available to support a growing legal organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Work arrangements vary by location:

• Indianapolis area: full-time, on-site (approximately 40 hours/week)
• Outside Indianapolis area: part-time, remote (approximately 20 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices using appropriate coding and documentation
• Prepare payments by check or credit card and maintain accurate vendor records
• Process incoming payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers
• Prepare bank deposits for the Indianapolis office and post payments accurately to customer accounts
• Code receipts, transactions, and budget line items using established general ledger codes
• Assist with credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities
• Support month-end close activities as you become familiar with firm processes
• Help maintain escrow and trust-related account records
• Assist with audits, reporting, internal documentation, and adherence to financial controls
• Collaborate virtually with accounting colleagues supporting other office locations

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting
• Working knowledge of transaction coding, reconciliations, deposits, and accounting data entry
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring accounting tasks accurately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and spreadsheets (pivot table and VLOOKUP experience is helpful)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Business Central
• Experience in law firm, professional services, or escrow/trust account work (helpful, but not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract opportunity (details not specified)

Location

• Indianapolis, IN: full-time, on-site (approximately 40 hours/week)
• Outside Indianapolis: part-time, remote (approximately 20 hours/week)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. Please no third-party candidates.