Bilingual Bookkeeper

Contreras & Metelska; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Contreras & Metelska, PA, a boutique law firm in the Twin Cities, is seeking a Bookkeeper responsible for day-to-day financial record-keeping, account maintenance, and client outreach. Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English and possess proficiency in handling the financial side of a medium-sized business.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Familiarity with diverse refugee and immigrant communities is preferred, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in handling financial aspects of medium-sized business.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• General knowledge of payment processing, banking, and record-keeping best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day financial record keeping.
• Manage account maintenance, A/R and A/P.
• Conduct client outreach for financial questions and overdue payments.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Database experience

Job description

Contreras & Metelska, PA is a boutique law firm located in the Twin Cities specializing in immigration, family, and criminal law.

Job Description

The bookkeeper is responsible for all day-to-day financial record keeping, account maintenance, A/R and A/P, and client outreach for financial questions, and overdue payments. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required. Also, this person must also manage the time and tasks of the Accounting Assistants, and ensure accurate records are being kept.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a proficiency in handling the financial side of medium sized business, and be able to prioritize effectively. Candidate must have a general knowledge of payment processing, banking, and record keeping best practices. We are looking for someone who can work effectively and accurately. Written and oral communication, management of interpersonal relationships, and confident customer service are absolute musts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with diverse refugee and immigrant communities preferred.
• Ability to work constructively with others, exercise good judgment, learn quickly, work well independently and under pressure, as well as in collaboration with other staff and with other organizations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Database experience a plus.