Well-established law firm with an office in upper Northwest DC is hiring an Accounting/HR Assistant to join our team. The Accounting/HR Assistant will provide accounting, office and human resources support.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years legal billing and accounting experience. The ideal candidate must be well-organized, dependable, trustworthy, able to maintain confidential financial and personnel information, be an analytical thinker, able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks in a professional, congenial, and efficient manner. Successful candidates must be able to work in the office from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
· Billing/Client Rates/Files: Must be proficient with legal billing. Issue and edit prebills. Sort, scan, distribute final bills. Set up new clients/matters. Update and maintain client files and documents. Ensure client rates and documents are updated when necessary.
· Accounts Payable/Receivable/Accounting: Must be proficient with A/P and A/R transactions, including general ledger coding, 1099’s, Positive Pay, vendor set up, client trust (IOLTA) accounts. Prepare journal entries; reconcile balance sheet accounts; reconcile expense reimbursements.
· Payroll: Must be proficient with automated payroll systems.
· Human Resources: Assist with employee benefits, insurance, 401K
· Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial and billing reports
· Facilities: Assist with office maintenance and repair requests
· Sponsorships/Donations: Ensure timely payment; prepare ads; update internal documents
· Perform other accounting, office and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements:
· Minimum of 3 years law firm billing and accounting experience. Aderant a plus.
· Minimum of high school graduate or GED, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Company Benefits
· Health insurance, including dental, vision, short and long-term disability
· Excellent 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Pension Plan
· Generous paid time off
· Salary commensurate with experience
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