Accounting Assistant

Hinojosa Law, PLLC; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hinojosa Law, PLLC is 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. This role provides experience with QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and general finance operations within a collaborative law

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, 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.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Spreadsheets

Basic accounting system

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an

Benefits

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

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.

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