Law Firm Accounting Assistant

Law Firm Accounting Assistant

Trucker Huss, APC, a law firm specializing in employee benefits with 30 attorneys and 15+ staff, seeks a full-time law firm Accounting Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a business and accounting educational background and/or relevant work experience in a professional services environment. This position will be based in San Francisco, and will require a five-day per week, in-office presence. 
 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Accounts Receivable: 
o   Prepare and post daily cash receipts to billing system, bank deposits.
o   Prepare daily and weekly cash reports.
o   Prepare semi-monthly accounts receivable aging custom reports.
• Accounts Payable: 
o   Post invoices to accounting system; onboard new vendors; filing.
• General Ledger:
o   Prepare and post journal entries.
o   Assist with bank and other account reconciliations.
• Billing and Reporting: 
o   Assist with transmitting bills to clients.
o   Respond to attorney and client billing-related requests.
o   Assist with client accruals and onboarding new clients. 
o   Prepare various reports for use in financial analysis and compliance.
•   Administrative: review and process incoming mail.
•   Other tasks, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Experience with integrated billing and accounting systems a plus (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable).
• Business or Accounting courses/degree and law firm experience a plus. This is an ideal position for a recent college graduate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
  Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment and independently under direction required.
• Punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, analytical skills and highest level of ethics, confidentiality, client service and judgment required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities required.
• Periodic overtime may be required.
• Background check required post-offer. 
   

Benefits: 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation and sick time
• Life insurance 
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Profit Sharing Plan (eligible after 2 years of employment)

Compensation

The salary range is one that Trucker Huss, APC reasonably expects to pay for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.
The hourly rate range for this non-exempt position is $30 - $32 per hour and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.

Application Procedure: 

• Qualified candidates only: Please send your resume and brief cover letter of interest to recruiting@truckerhuss.com.
• No agencies.

About Trucker Huss

With 30+ legal professionals practicing solely in employee benefits law, Trucker Huss is one of the largest employee benefits specialty law firms in the country.  Our in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience on all issues confronting benefit plans, and their sponsors, fiduciaries and service providers, translate into real-world, practical solutions for our clients.
 

At Trucker Huss we envision a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee has access to opportunities and experiences that support their career and professional goals.