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Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Accounting Associate

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In-Office
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
20-24
Entry level
In-Office
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
20-24
Entry level
Processes, codes, scans, and posts customer payments; reconciles trust accounts and payment returns; manages unposted payments, remittances, invoicing, deposits, and financial data. Performs accounting data entry and administrative functions while ensuring accurate customer allocations, client reporting, and compliance with firm policies. Requires strong attention to detail, organization, Excel skills, and teamwork.
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About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation’s largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services.

At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy—Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence—we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.

  

Job Summary: 

Seeking someone with strong data entry skills in a fast-paced accounting department. Accounting associates will handle processing payments by coding and scanning them into our payment system. They will post payments to customers’ accounts accurately and efficiently. The accounting associate is also responsible for handling unposted payments and reconciliation of payments. Processing and reconciling payment returns/nsf’s. Issuing of remittance to our clients. The person is expected to adhere to all policies and procedures set forth within our industry. Prior payment coding experience is a plus. 

Essential Duties:

  • Post customer payments
  • Post trust reconciliations 
  • Data entry for various financial functions
  • Handle administrative functions
  • Electronic forwarding of financial data to our clients 
  • Prepare internal financials 
  • Code payments for proper customer allocation and bank deposit
  • Post payment returns
  • Creating and issuing client remittance and invoicing

Requirements

  

Education/Experience:

  • Accounting or coding experience is a plus
  • High School Diploma or GED required 
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree form an accredited university is a plus 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Detail oriented
  • Highly organized
  • Self-Starter
  • Flexible
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Working in a team environment 

What We Offer:

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive base pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Profit sharing
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities
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