Temporary Settlement Accounting Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: San Diego HQ - SAN DIEGO, CA, Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00Hourly, Singleton Schreiber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Temporary Settlement Accounting Specialist to support the Accounting team. This role is responsible for managing client settlement payments and maintaining accurate financial records. The accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.

This position will be a 10+ week full-time in office temporary position. Target start date: 09/30/2026

The Settlement Accounting Specialist supports firm financial operations by managing settlement-related accounting processes, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining accurate and compliant accounting records.

Key Responsibilities:

Exceptional data entry skills with a focus on verifying payment instructions

Processing client settlement payments

Reviewing Client Settlement Distribution Agreements

Conducting audits of payments made and attorney fee splits

Assisting the Settlement Accounting team as needed

Filing and maintaining accounting documents

Handling internal and external inquiries concerning client’s payment

Performing additional duties needed to support the accounting department

Qualifications and Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks.

1+ years of general accounting experience or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics.

Law firm experience preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent administrative, written, and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Positive and enthusiastic team player
Full-time, in-office availability.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
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