Accounting Assistant
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 28
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Specialization: Accounting and Administration
At Smith Freed Eberhard (SFE) we do more than just practice law we redefine excellence in the insurance defense industry. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our legal and accounting teams to help maintain the firms financial integrity.
Our Culture
At SFE collaboration drives success. Our attorneys paralegals and staff work together in a supportive flexible and fun environment that values authenticity and teamwork over formality. We take pride in giving back through our annual charity. We believe in making a positive impact inside and outside the firm.
Your Role
The Accounting Assistant plays a key role in the firms daily financial operations including billing accounts payable and vendor payment. The ideal candidate is willing to jump in when needed to assist with overflow in billing accounts payable collections and has a keen eye for detail strong problem-solving skills a proactive approach to maintaining smooth and accurate accounting processes and the ability to maintain professional communications with legal and accounting teams.
Position reports to: Management
Primary Responsibilities
- Works with Legal and Accounting Teams to gather identify and enter legal costs and expenses
- Pro-actively tracks and enters vendor payments
- Collaborates with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies promptly
- Assists with expense reimbursements credit card reconciliations and vendor payments
- Provides general administration and accounting support to the Accounting Manager and broader accounting team
- Education: Associate degree in accounting finance or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (law firm or professional services experience preferred)
- Familiarity with Legal office accounting practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office suite of programs: Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly
Not Requirements but nice to have
- Legal billing experience
- Collections experience
- Account reconciliation
What Were Looking For: You are detail-driven organized and eager to contribute to a high-performing accounting team. You thrive in a collaborative environment take initiative to solve problems and have a genuine interest in maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $26-28/hour - based on experience
- Bonus Opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and 8 paid Holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including: Employer paid Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance Voluntary FSA STD LTD Additional Life Insurance 401k (with employer matching) and Pet Insurance
- Mass Transit and parking reimbursement assistance
- Cell data allowance
- Casual office
Our Promise: At Smith Freed Eberhard you are not just joining a firm; you are joining a community that values growth unity and purpose. We offer the tools support and culture to thrive in a career thats as rewarding as it is challenging.
Ready to take the leap! Apply today and help shape the future of SFE!
Smith Freed Eberhard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability genetic information citizenship status military service obligations or other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Invoicing
- Accounting Tally
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping
About Company
Smith Freed Eberhard, P.C. is a regional litigation defense firm in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. The law firm is known for creative solutions that achieve favorable results for their clients.
