Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

We are looking for a self-starting entry level Accounting Clerk to assist in handling the-day-to-day financial operations for our rapidly growing insurance defense law firm.

A successful candidate will facilitate the Firm’s growth and profitability objectives.

The primary function of this position is to perform the bookkeeping/accounting functions which include accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, audit, reconciliation and budgeting.

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Firm Administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all bookkeeping functions for the firm.
• Daily banking and deposits.
• Pay vendor bills and manage accounts payable.
• Monthly reconciliation of multiple accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Posting in Quickbooks.
• IOLTA trust accounting.
• Audit, reconciliation, payment of employee expense reimbursement requests.
• Payroll.
• Special projects as needed.

Requirements: 

• Trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty are paramount.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information.
• Highly organized and can prioritize/execute assignments timely.
• Detailed data entry.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team oriented and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Experienced in bookkeeping, accounting, and Quickbooks software.
• Experience in a law firm setting is preferred.
• Must pass a background and credit check.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Firm benefits includes:

• Company-paid health and dental insurance.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Work/life balance.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of functions, responsibilities and or requirements.

This position will work out of the Firm’s Irvine, CA office. Local candidates preferred.