Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our legal team. In this entry level role, you will support the accounting department by analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, preparing payroll, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and understanding of client costs
• Settlement disbursement preparation
• Vendor communication and payment
• Payment of all client invoices
• QuickBooks reporting
• Review files, reports, and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests
• Manage disputes, cancellations, refunds, etc.
• Develop and improve processes and tools to successfully perform role in support of the Finance & Accounting team
• Partner with firm leaders to ensure financial excellence throughout firm
• Assist with other requests and projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Must be highly committed to quality and customer service in a fast-paced legal environment
• Must be proficient with spreadsheets, experienced in Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and basic accounting system
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and willingness to learn new skills
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and listening skills required
• Ability to identify potential issues or errors
• Must be able to communicate effectively, be well organized, and detail oriented
• Company may perform a background check
• Minimum of 2 references preferred

At Hinojosa Law, we believe in giving our clients the truth about where their case stands. We want our clients to be able to make fully-informed decisions on how to best handle their case by providing realistic options. Communicating with our clients is our highest priority, and we maintain an open-door policy in order to provide them with prompt updates on the status of their cases. Hinojosa Law promises to provide you with the best of its legal advice and to treat your case with the utmost care and respect from start to finish.