Senior Accountant - Legal

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Galleria Area Law Firm | Houston, TX

On-Site | Up to $120,000 + Bonus

A well-established law firm in the Galleria area is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished accounting professional who enjoys being involved in both the financial and operational side of a professional services organization.

Reporting directly to the Firm Administrator/Controller , the Senior Accountant will take ownership of key accounting functions while also providing support across several areas of firm operations. This person will serve as an important resource to firm leadership, helping keep day-to-day financial and administrative processes running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have prior staff accounting experience within a law firm and be comfortable working in a professional, service-oriented environment. Strong communication skills are essential. The firm is looking for someone who can communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and outside partners while delivering information in a friendly, personable, and professional manner .

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and assist with the firm's overall financial operations.
• Perform general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide accurate financial information to firm leadership.
• Monitor and maintain accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Help supervise and provide direction to accounting clerks.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Client Billing & E-Billing

• Assist with the firm's client billing process from bill preparation through final distribution.
• Review billing information for accuracy and work with attorneys and staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with electronic billing requirements and client-specific billing guidelines.
• Help troubleshoot rejected or exception invoices and coordinate corrections.
• Support collections and other client accounting activities as needed.

Expense Reimbursements & Payroll Support

• Review and process employee and attorney expense reimbursements.
• Ensure expenses are properly documented, coded, and approved.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and related administrative functions.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliation as needed.

Firm Operations & Administration

• Assist the Firm Administrator/Controller with various operational responsibilities and special projects.
• Provide support with Facilities Management , including coordination with vendors, building management, maintenance providers, and office-related services.
• Manage the firm's IT subscription services , including tracking subscriptions, renewals, users, invoices, and vendor relationships.
• Assist with technology-related administrative tasks and coordinate with outside IT providers when needed.
• Help monitor recurring vendor expenses and identify opportunities for cost control.
• Provide backup support for other administrative functions to help ensure continuity of firm operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience , preferably with significant experience in a law firm or legal professional services environment.
• Law firm Staff Accounting experience is required.
• Experience with law firm billing and e-billing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with attorney/employee expense reimbursements and payroll support.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Juris experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing direction to accounting staff is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable communicating with attorneys, firm leadership, staff, vendors, and outside service providers.
• Must present information and deliver messages in a friendly, personable, and professional manner .
• Strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and follow-through are essential.
• Must be comfortable working on-site in the Galleria area .

What This Opportunity Offers

This is a highly visible position that offers the opportunity to become a key member of the firm's administrative and accounting team. The Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to take meaningful responsibilities off the Firm Administrator/Controller 's desk while gaining exposure to accounting, billing, payroll, facilities, technology services, and broader firm operations .

Compensation: Up to $120,000 + bonus , depending on experience.