Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Generalist for a direct hire opportunity with a professional legal services organization in Downtown Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong legal billing experience who enjoys being part of a collaborative, team-oriented finance department.
The Accounting Generalist will support a wide range of accounting functions, with approximately 50% of the role focused on heavy billing. This position works closely with the Controller, Finance Partner, Director of Human Resources, attorneys, billing specialists, and other internal team members. The environment is fast-paced, detail-driven, and highly collaborative, offering the opportunity to contribute across billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, general ledger support, collections, and month-end reporting.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who values stability, teamwork, supportive leadership, and the ability to build well-rounded accounting experience within a legal services setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of prebills, invoice revisions, final invoices, time entry updates, and billing narratives in accordance with attorney instructions and client billing guidelines.
- Post client payments, apply funds to appropriate matters, monitor accounts receivable, and assist with follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Process vendor invoices, check requests, expense reimbursements, electronic payments, and vendor statement reconciliations.
- Support trust and operating account activity, including deposits, disbursements, reconciliations, client trust ledgers, and State Bar trust accounting compliance.
- Assist with general ledger entries, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, tax planning, year-end tax preparation, and special accounting projects.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records while handling confidential financial information with discretion.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
- Job Type: Direct Hire.
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90071.
- Work Arrangement: Fully in-office.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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