Accounting Specialist

Adamson Ahdoot LLP; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

A well-established law firm in California is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist to manage internal accounting operations. Responsibilities include handling vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have four years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with tools like Bills.com and Quickbooks Online. This position offers career development opportunities, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Four years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience at a law or accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and legal practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payables and client settlement disbursements.
• Conduct monthly bank and balance-sheet reconciliation.
• Record and support month-end and year-end journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Bills.com

Quickbooks Online

Job description

Base Pay Range

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Position Overview

We are a busy, well‑established law firm seeking an Accounting Specialist to support our internal accounting operations. This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Los Angeles, California, that plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable and receivable functions, and handling day‑to‑day accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Vendor setup, obtain W9, process high‑volume vendor payables and client settlement disbursements.
• Bank Reconciliations: Monthly bank and balance‑sheet reconciliation.
• Journal Entries: Record recurring and ad‑hoc journal entries to support month‑end and year‑end close.
• Credit Card Reconciliations: Track, categorize, and reconcile all firm‑related credit card expenses.
• Firm Charges: Monitor and process internal firm‑related expenditures and reimbursements using Bill.com.
• General Support: Ad‑hoc projects, reporting, accounts payable and receivable processing, account reconciliation, and backup to the accounting team as directed by the CFO.

Required Qualifications

• Four years’ related accounting, bookkeeping, or related field experience at a law firm or accounting firm (a plus).
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and legal practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools, preferably Bills.com and Quickbooks Online.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality handling financial data.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office setting.
• Must be able to work full‑time, on‑site during standard business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with legal industry financial systems and reporting practices.
• Full‑time, in‑office position located in Los Angeles, California.
• Professional, team‑oriented law firm environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Other Information

Opportunities for career development and growth within the firm.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Law Practice