What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Baker Brand?
Our Houston office has a great opportunity for an Accounting Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to assist the accounting department of BakerHostetler’s Texas offices by performing the duties outlined below:
- Manage Houston and Dallas personal disbursements.
- Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports upon request.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from attorneys, staff and clients for ad hoc review and reporting requests; maintain records of the same.
- Assist with Trust Accounting – ensure the proper recording of trust accounting receipts, disbursements, and account reconciliations to comply with trust accounting rules as mandated by local jurisdiction.
- Perform monthly 80, 81, and 85 reporting – email report to attorney/secretary to address time/cost entries that need to be transferred.
- Enter and process AP invoices including ledger entry; verify accuracy of disbursement and invoice amounts.
- Act as a liaison between Billing Attorneys and Billing Coordinators to facilitate the billing process.
- Balance operation/petty cash account for Houston office.
- Complete time and soft cost transfers.
- Prepare monthly accruals for specific clients/billing attorneys.
- Disbursement Credits – process client refunds, transfer to trust, etc.
- Assist with special requests/projects as assigned by Office Administrator or Accounting Supervisor.
- At the direction of the billing attorney, Office Administrator or Accounting Supervisor, contact clients via email or telephone call to assist with collections on aging balances.
- Research unallocated amounts and duplicate payments and handle accordingly.
- Review and approve Chrome River invoice requests.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business preferred.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience required.
- Law firm experience is a plus.
- Must be proficient in MS Excel.
- Elite 3E and Chrome River experience preferred.
- Strong team player and support-minded approach with the ability to provide a high level of customer service to all levels of the firm.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
For consideration, please send resume to: hourecruiting@bakerlaw.com
