Job Title: Compliance Accounting System Specialist
Location: Houston
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 (Commensurate with experience) + Discretionary Bonus Benefits: Health Benefits, 401k with matching, PTO (10 days after 1 year)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Accounting System Specialist for our client, a reputable growing law firm. This is an immediate hire, permanent position. The successful candidate will report directly to the Controller and work closely with operations, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient accounting processes. Internal and external communication will play a crucial role in this position.
Key Responsibilities: • Bank reconciliations • Inputs new business memo data for clients/matters • Inputs all related data to timekeepers • Evaluate and analyze the data from manual and automated process and procedures to provide team members ad hoc requests • Provide HR and practice administration teams, revenue, FTE and hours budget analysis • Manage and input new timekeeper, client, and matter data into the accounting system. • Maintain and update all relevant data regarding timekeepers, clients, and matters in the accounting system. • Work across departments to implement rate increases and manage billing arrangements. • Serve as the system knowledge expert for development projects, including automation tools and system enhancements. • Collaborate with departments like New Business Intake, Conflicts, IT, and HR to ensure data accuracy and continuity. • Provide data analysis to various teams for decision-making and reporting. • Manage and implement client alternative billing arrangements, ensuring correct rate hierarchy. • Perform various ad hoc data requests from different departments. • Back up for E-Billing systems • Offer training and guidance to team members. • Accounting knowledge in systems, such as development projects, tracking tools, automation and efficiencies • Analyze processes and make recommendations for enhancements • Monitor alerts and scripts to ensure optimal data accuracy and quality control • Supporting the Controller and operations with special projects
Qualifications: • Education: Accounting degree from an accredited 4-year university (Non-CPA) • Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role. Law firm experience is preferred but not required for an excellent candidate.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Intermediate Excel skills and Microsoft 365
Ability to manage large volumes of data and multiple systems
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work across multiple departments and with clients
Problem solver
Strong analytical skills
Why Join Us: • Competitive salary and benefits • Dynamic, growth-oriented environment • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable firm
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!