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Who are we?
Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.
Who are we?
Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.
What do we need?
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant who supports the accounts payable and billing processes by providing the necessary documentation and information to the accounts payable and billing teams. Accounting Assistants at our firm have a high attention to detail, are able to work well in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment, and possess good judgment skills to handle a variety of tasks. This position will be hybrid from the D.C. area.
How will you make an impact?
- Participating in the Month-End close process to include, but not limited to, data verification and distribution of various monthly and quarterly reports.
- Processing and reconciling of Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) charges.
- Processing and payments of debit notes from Foreign Associates.
- Researching and retrieving necessary support documents for billing and e-billing team for invoice processing.
- Corresponding with accounting and legal staff.
- Assisting with other ad hoc data entry, balancing, and reconciliation projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong knowledge of basic software programs such as the Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of Excel Queries, Pivot tables, VLookups.
- Knowledge of Elite 3E, and Chrome River Administration is preferred.
- Strong ability to meet project requirements and deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Advanced interpersonal skills; professional and customer-service oriented demeanor.
- Ability to work alone with minimal supervision, as well as in a team setting.
- Flexible to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
To Apply
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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