Accounting Assistant

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP in Dallas is seeking a dependable Accounting/Bookkeeping Assistant to support the Accounting Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks in a professional law firm environment.

This entry-level to early-career role is ideal for someone organized, comfortable with numbers, and eager to develop bookkeeping skills on-site in our Dallas office, collaborating closely with the Accounting Manager and finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years bookkeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal bookkeeping or accounting practices is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounting Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Enter and maintain financial transactions accurately.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices, payments, deposits, and other routine transactions.
• Assist with accounting entries.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Help identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Assist with spreadsheets, reports, and other accounting projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Dallas office is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting/Bookkeeping Assistant to support our Accounting Manager with the firm's day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions.

This is an entry-level to early-career position for someone who is organized, comfortable working with numbers, and interested in developing their bookkeeping and accounting skills in a professional law firm environment.

This is a 100% on-site position. The successful candidate will work in our office and collaborate directly with the Accounting Manager and other members of the firm.

Previous experience working in a law firm is preferred, particularly familiarity with the distinction between client-related financial activity and firm-related financial activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounting Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Enter and maintain financial transactions accurately.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices, payments, deposits, and other routine transactions.
• Assist with accounting entries.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Help identify and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Assist with spreadsheets, reports, and other accounting projects as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client financial information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal bookkeeping or accounting practices is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore, employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by a partner or their immediate supervisor.

Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.