Accounting Coordinator

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