Accounting Assistant
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accounting Assistant
Location: 301 S St. Suite 500 Lincoln NE (13th & M Street in the Cornhusker Building)
Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Position Overview
Woods Aitken LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant to support our finance and administrative operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers values accuracy and takes pride in doing things the right way.
This position offers a unique opportunity for long-term growth within the firm. For the right candidate this role can serve as a foundation for advancement into higher-level accounting responsibilities with the potential to grow into a Controller position over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable including invoice review coding and payment preparation
- Assist with attorney billing including edits reviews and coordination with timekeepers
- Reconcile firm credit card accounts and ensure proper documentation and coding
- Support general accounting functions including data entry reporting and account maintenance
- Assist with bank and financial reconciliations as needed
- Perform conflict checks and assist with opening new client matters
- Maintain organized and accurate financial and administrative records
- Collaborate with accounting administrative and legal teams to support firm operations
- Provide general support on special projects and additional tasks as needed
- Takes ownership of their work and cares about getting it right
- Is naturally detail-oriented and follows through consistently
- Understands that small errors can have large downstream impacts
- Is open-minded coachable and eager to learn
- Brings a positive solutions-oriented mindset to the team
- Is interested in building a long-term career with the firm
What Were Looking For
- Takes ownership of their work and cares about getting it right
- Is naturally detail-oriented and follows through consistently
- Understands that small errors can have large downstream impacts
- Is open-minded coachable and eager to learn
- Brings a positive solutions-oriented mindset to the team
- Is interested in building a long-term career with the firm
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional office environment preferred
- Knowledge of legal terminology court procedures and e-filing systems preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel) and document management systems
- Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools preferred
- Experience with legal practice management/time & billing systems preferred
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrates accuracy consistency and a commitment to doing work thoroughly
- Understands the importance of internal controls and avoiding shortcuts
- Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to step in and help where needed
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems and tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work full-time in-office Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise arranged
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed for moving file boxes as needed
- Ability to perform tasks that may require frequent movement between workstations conference rooms and common areas
- Ability to effectively carryout seated computer-based responsibilities for extended periods and work at a computer
- Ability to communicate clearly in person by phone and in writing
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Why This Role Matters
This role matters because it sits at the intersection of accounting operations and client service. The work done in this position directly supports the financial health of the firm while providing a strong foundation for long-term career growth and advancement. The Accounting Assistant helps support our attorneys staff and maintain the trust of our clients.
Why Woods Aitken
Founded in 1921 Woods Aitken LLP has offices in Denver Colorado; Lincoln Nebraska; Omaha Nebraska; and Washington D.C. Our attorneys provide legal services in a variety of areas including construction telecommunications real estate business transactions banking and financial institutions labor and employment commercial litigation dispute resolution estate planning personal injury bankruptcy agriculture taxation and renewable energy.
At Woods Aitken youll find more than a job youll find a culture built on:
- Positive and transparent management
- Strong support staff and open communication
- Respect for every team members input
- Community involvement and pro bono work
- Long-term retention of attorneys and staff
In a recent Employee Engagement Survey our team most often described our environment as:
Collegial Supportive Challenging Integrity Professional Engaging Flexible
And 100% of our attorneys and staff agreed:
- I trust our senior leaders to lead the organization to future success.
- I am proud to work here.
- The senior leaders of this organization demonstrate integrity.
Comp Benefits & Perks
We are committed to supporting the well-being and success of our employees. Highlights include:
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with salary commensurate with experience and skill set.
- Health Coverage: PPO or HSA plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield plus Dental Vision Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity options
- Life & Disability: $80000 life insurance coverage (firm-paid) and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k): Eligible upon hire with immediate 100% vesting; firm contributes 4% of salary
- Leave: Medical Leave of Absence eligibility after one year
- Flexibility: Flex Time policy (up to 4 hours per week) to support work/life balance
- Community: Paid Volunteer Time policy to encourage service and outreach
- Fitness Center & Pool Access: Our Lincoln office is in the same building as the Cornhusker Hotel which allows our team members access to their fitness center and pool as well as discounts on food
- Parking: Covered garage parking is paid by the firm
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online with their resume or share their LinkedIn profile to Jennifer Lea Executive Director at . Questions may be directed to 402.475.7085.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
