Job Description

A well-established law firm with an office in upper Northwest DC is hiring an Accounting/HR Assistant to join their team. The office is located one block from the Friendship Heights Metro stop. The Accounting/HR Assistant will provide accounting, office and human resources support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years legal billing and accounting experience. The ideal candidate must be well-organized, dependable, trustworthy, able to maintain confidential financial and personnel information, be an analytical thinker, able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks in a professional, congenial, and efficient manner. Candidates must be able to work in the office from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The firm offers competitive benefits!

Status: Direct Hire

Salary: $75K-90K

*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Billing/Client Rates/Files : Must be proficient with legal billing. Issue and edit prebills. Sort, scan, distribute final bills. Set up new clients/matters. Update and maintain client files and documents. Ensure client rates and documents are updated when necessary.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable/Accounting : Must be proficient with A/P and A/R transactions, including general ledger coding, 1099’s, Positive Pay, vendor set up, client trust (IOLTA) accounts. Prepare journal entries; reconcile balance sheet accounts; reconcile expense reimbursements.
• Payroll: Must be proficient with automated payroll systems.
• Human Resources : Assist with employee benefits, insurance, 401K
• Financial Reporting : Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial and billing reports
• Facilities : Assist with office maintenance and repair requests
• Sponsorships/Donations : Ensure timely payment; prepare ads; update internal documents
• Perform other accounting, office and administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years law firm billing and accounting experience. Aderant a plus.
• Minimum of high school graduate or GED, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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