Legal Accounting Specialist

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

401K match

Competitive pay

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Houston, TX. You will manage daily accounting tasks, prepare client bills, and support month-end reporting. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of law firm accounting experience and proficiency in Excel. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, specifically in a law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and organization required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting tasks including A/P, A/R.
• Prepare and process client bills and expenses.
• Assist with trust/IOLTA account management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Excel

Team-oriented

Dependability

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Overview

This role is a Financial Operations position within a top litigation boutique client of Professional Alternatives. The company is adding an Accounting Specialist to help keep the financial operations accurate and efficient. If you’re organized, detail-driven, and love working with numbers in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Professional Alternatives. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage daily accounting tasks — A/P, A/R, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and process client bills and expenses.
• Support month-end reporting and data entry.
• Assist with trust/IOLTA account management.
• Work with attorneys and staff to ensure billing accuracy.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of accounting experience (law firm experience required).
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/billing software.
• Team-oriented, professional, and dependable.
• Competitive pay and 100% paid benefits, great bonus and 401K match
• Supportive, collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to grow in a respected law firm.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave

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