Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

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