A small personal injury firm is looking for a bookkeeper/executive assistant to handle accounting tasks, appointment scheduling, bill paying and assisting the owner with other tasks. The firm primarily handles car accident cases on behalf of injured victims. The position is full time and salaried with benefits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 or more years of experience working in a law firm and/or bookkeeping experience. The candidate should have experience writing checks, drafting letters, paying company bills, and interacting with the public. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Assist with Human Resources functions, including entering payroll and tracking PTO;
· Manage, pay, and coordinate services with the firm’s vendors (e.g., landscaping and pest control);
· Track expenses, monitor and reconcile accounts, which include the firm’s operating account and IOLTA (trust) account;
· Manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of the office facilities, which include paying the firm’s insurance needs (e.g., malpractice and building insurance);
· Maintain office supplies and needs;
· Pay and schedule appointments for clients;
· Organize and maintain the firm’s business files and closed client files; and,
· Monitor and reconcile the firm’s credit card accounts
The candidate should have experience with Quick Books, Word and Excel and possess excellent writing skills and grammar. A college degree is preferred but not required.
The firm will pay 75% of the employee’s health, vision and dental insurance. The candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and will receive a review at the anniversary date of their hire. Starting salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 dependent upon on experience. This position is not remote and is located in Kenner. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person