Accounting Assistant

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is recruiting an up-and-coming accounting professional to join the DC office of a great professional services firm. You will handle legal billing, AP/AR, and provide payroll support, with other HR-related tasks as needed.

The role offers exposure to a firm with strong staff tenure and a standout work culture within the legal community. Based in the DC area, candidates should be prepared for an on-site role and relocation considerations if necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of hands-on accounting and AP/AR experience.
• Proficiency with 3E or Chrome River is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle client billing using E-billing processes.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly reports and investigate invoices.
• Assist with payroll entry.
• Support other accounting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

3E

Chrome River

Job description

The Ford Agency is recruiting for an up and coming accounting professional to join the DC office of a great professional services firm based in DC. This role will work on legal billing, AP/AR, and provide support to payroll and some other HR functions. A rare opening with a firm that has very strong staff tenure and a stand-out work culture in the legal community.

Responsibilities

• Handle client billing using E-billing processes
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare monthly reports and investigate invoices
• Assist with payroll entry
• Assist with other accounting and administrative related tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of hands-on accounting & AP/AR experience, legal experience a plus
• Proficiency with 3E or Chrome River a plus
• Professional communication and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Desire to work with a collaborative and supportive team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• 60K+ annually

Candidates

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.