Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper

Elevate your career with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, a thriving and dynamic mid-size law firm that is actively seeking an experienced and reliable office professional to join our team as a full-time Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper. This exciting opportunity is based at our main office in downtown Tacoma, WA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a finance/accounting-related field or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related business role.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and MS Excel.
• Law firm experience is preferred.  

Key Competencies

• Understanding and application of accounting principles including general ledger management and reconciliation, transaction recording, and bank account reconciliation. 
• Experience processing or auditing payroll for a mid-size office, including assisting with payroll related benefits administration.
• Experience filing monthly and quarterly city and state tax returns and annual property tax returns. (Washington and Oregon)
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy, especially with data entry and data review.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable; Able to learn and retain new accounting procedures, tax filing processes and related programs.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to self-start and work independently, especially with recurring tasks, as well as work under the direction of a supervisor.

Job Duties

• Accounts Payable:  Oversee the end-to-end payment process for bills, employee reimbursements, taxes, etc.
• Accounts Receivable:  Process bank deposits and transfers; Perform regular bank account reconciliations.
• Law Firm Accounting: Data entry and payment application to invoices in Clio software; Track case expenses and manage client trust accounting; Cross-train on trust account reconciliation.  **Note: Invoicing and collections are handled by a separate team.
• Financial Record Keeping:  Maintain all financial records, keeping them up to date.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file City and State tax returns for multiple office locations 
• Run payroll twice monthly, for approximately 50 employees.
• Serve as the focal person for W-9 and 1099 forms.
• Work closely with the Controller to compile necessary reports and information for federal tax returns as needed.
  
• Other accounting and reporting duties as assigned.  This position reports to the firm's Controller.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a seated or standing position working at a desk. Repetitive actions like using a mouse and keyboard, looking at computer monitors and using the phone will be daily components of the work.  Occasional travel locally, e.g., to the bank or USPS, may be required.

Who are we?

DFPB is a growing, flourishing law firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Portland.  We represent business and individuals in the areas of real estate, land use, construction, probate, employment, and business law.

Why work for Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess?

Firm culture is important to us!  Our offices run at a fast pace where the work is both challenging (in a good way) and rewarding.  We strive to prioritize our core values of integrity and providing high level services for our clients, while working diligently to maintain an office environment that is positive, warm, inclusive, collegial and drama free. We have curated a great team of talented, knowledgeable professionals and we are excited to add another team member in Tacoma!

We offer a competitive wage commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes medical, vision and dental insurance; paid holidays, paid vacation, Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), and 401(k) with employer match.

Submission Requirements

Please submit resume and complete the application process at https://dfpblaw.bamboohr.com/careers

The position is open for immediate hire.

Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.