Accounting Assistant
Relman Colfax PLLC
Washington, DC
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Relman Colfax PLLC is a national civil rights law firm, with a litigation practice focused on combating discrimination and obtaining equity, including in the areas of housing, lending, employment, public accommodations, education, and police accountability. Our practice includes individual and class action lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs who have experienced discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, familial status, and source of income.
The firm also provides legal counsel to progressive financial institutions, Internet-based companies, housing providers, local governments, and nonprofits wishing to be industry leaders on civil rights compliance. We conduct internal investigations and provide counseling regarding consumer protection, privacy, lending, employment, whistleblower, and federal regulatory matters. Our practice also includes analysis and strategy regarding public policy issues and proposed legislation affecting civil rights.
Relman Colfax PLLC offers unique opportunities for talented individuals who share our passion for social justice and litigation, enjoy an informal and collegial office environment, and bring to their work a commitment to excellence.
The Role
Relman Colfax PLLC is currently seeking a full-time accounting assistant that is responsible for performing accounting and administrative duties that are essential to the operations of the firm. The accounting assistant is an important part of the accounting department and requires a detail-oriented person that can work well individually and collaboratively. Candidates must also have significant experience with Excel. The accounting assistant will support the accounting functions by processing invoices, transactions, expenses as well as updating the accounting database. Cross training for candidate will include Accounts Receivable, and Billing functionality.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for receiving and reviewing invoices from vendors, coding, and assembling vouchers for approval by Office Manager, and or requesting Partner;
- Process vendor checks; handle incoming calls from vendors regarding payment status, vendor set-up and appropriate vendor reporting;
- Reconcile attorney credit card statements for processing into accounting software;
- Perform journal entries to appropriate general ledger accounts;
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports as requested;
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable recordkeeping (filing)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and data entry skills
- General math skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Working knowledge of Excel, financial software
- At least 1-3 year of law firm experience
- Candidate should have some college education; concentration in accounting, business or finance preferred
- Relman Colfax is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a supportive, equitable environment. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, family responsibilities, age, personal appearance, matriculation, disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. Relman Colfax also provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Any applicant who needs an accommodation in the application process should contact: accommodations@relmanlaw.com. We encourage applications from people who identify with historically underserved or underrepresented communities
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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