Accounting Assistant

  • Direct Hire
  • Houston,

Professional Alternatives

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Job ID#: 29472

This position will support the firm’s Chief Financial Officer with general accounting tasks, bookkeeping, data entry, and reporting. You'll also assist in quarterly reconciliation work, help build out spreadsheet processes, and participate in transitioning the department to a new accounting software system. You'll be joining a small, tight-knit accounting team, working alongside another employee who handles settlements and disbursements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with general accounting functions, bookkeeping, and data entry

  • Create and manage spreadsheets and reports for banks and internal use

  • Help reconcile partner accounts at quarter-end

  • Participate in the transition to a new accounting solution, including process improvement

  • Provide support for potential integration of QuickBooks or similar platforms

  • Eventually assist with settlement-related financial tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals

  • At least 2 years of accounting or legal admin experience

  • Comfortable with manual systems and building structure from the ground up

  • CPA is preferred, but not required

  • Experience in a plaintiff’s law firm is a plus

 

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