Job Summary

A prestigious and well-established law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Accounting Generalist to join its collaborative accounting team in a direct-hire, fully in-office role. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and general ledger experience to contribute to a respected legal services environment.

The Accounting Generalist will work closely with the Controller, Finance Partner, Director of Human Resources, attorneys, and firm leadership to support accurate financial operations and timely reporting. This firm offers a stable, professional, and team-oriented workplace where accuracy, discretion, communication, and follow-through are highly valued. Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and want long-term career growth within legal accounting will find this role especially rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Support legal billing operations, including prebills, final invoices, time entry revisions, billing narratives, attorney instructions, and client billing guidelines.
- Process accounts receivable activity, post client payments, apply funds to appropriate matters, and assist with follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Manage accounts payable support, including vendor invoices, check requests, approvals, expense reimbursements, payment processing, and vendor statement reconciliations.
- Assist with trust and operating account activity, including deposits, disbursements, reconciliations, client trust ledgers, and compliance with State Bar trust accounting requirements.
- Provide general ledger and reporting support, including journal entries, financial data maintenance, month-end and year-end close, audits, tax preparation support, and routine reporting.
- Maintain organized financial records while handling sensitive financial and client information with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.
- Work arrangement: Fully in-office.

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