Settlements Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Settlements Administrator is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of settlement processing in collaboration with the Accounting and Compliance teams. This role requires a highly detail-oriented and analytical professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Compliance Officer and Accounting team to manage the end-to-end settlement process
• Accurately enter and maintain data across various financial systems
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure all settlement-related transactions are properly recorded
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and supporting documentation
• Execute established settlement procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Serve as a liaison with clients, vendors, and external legal professionals as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams throughout the settlement process
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results
• Support ad hoc Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities
• Report directly to the Controller and work closely with the Compliance Officer

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in settlements, accounting, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline preferred
• Prior experience in the legal industry or law firm accounting is a plus
• Strong understanding of the accounting lifecycle and full-cycle accounts payable
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines, including occasional evenings/weekends
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and other functions required)
• Highly tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly