Accounting Assistant

Hinojosa Law, PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hinojosa Law, PLLC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the accounting department. This entry-level role involves analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records, and preparing payroll. Ideal candidates are organized and skilled in communication.

Responsibilities include managing client invoices, communicating with vendors, and preparing reporting in QuickBooks. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and proficiency with spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to quality and customer service in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while learning new skills.
• Effective communication and well-organized.
• Minimum of 2 references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting department by analyzing financial information.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments.
• Prepare payroll and handle other essential accounting tasks.
• Manage disputes, cancellations, and refunds.
• Partner with firm leaders to ensure financial excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with spreadsheets

Experience in Google Workspace

QuickBooks proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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