Staff Accountant

Job Title: Bilingual Staff Accountant

Company: Reyes Blum PLLC

Location: Southwest Houston, TX

About Reyes Blum PLLC: Reyes Blum PLLC is a immigration law firm located in Southwest Houston, Texas, with a legacy spanning over 40 years. Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients navigating immigration matters. We take pride in our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client satisfaction.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and bilingual (English/Spanish) Staff Accountant to join our team at Reyes Blum PLLC. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our firm through diligent accounting practices. This position requires proficiency in accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:

○ Perform daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

○ Reconcile the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and resolve any discrepancy.

○ Monitor firm's financial performance and provide regular reports to management.

○ Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

○ Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

• Payroll Processing:

○ Coordinate payroll processing activities, including employee time tracking, payroll calculations, and deductions.

○ Ensure accurate and timely payment of wages, salaries, and benefits to firm employees.

○ Address employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.

• Financial Reporting:

○ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

○ Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

○ Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.

○ Collaborate with management to develop strategies for optimizing financial performance and efficiency.

• Other Responsibilities:

○ Explain accounting policies to staff and clients.

○ Run reports to identify failed payments.

○ Call clients to update records, such as billing addresses and payment methods.

○ Collect payments and other fees as required.

○ Always maintain client confidentiality.

○ Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

● Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

● Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

● Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a law firm environment.

● Proficiency in accounting and computer software (e.g., LawPay, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace).

● Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on professionalism and client service.

● Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies:

● Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

● Attention to detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

● Dependability - Job requires being reliable, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

● Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

● Concern for others - Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Benefits:

● Paid holidays

● Paid day off on your birthday

● Paid time off

● 1 week paid vacation (after 1 year of employment)

● Office closed last week of the year (before Christmas until after New Year’s Day)

● Plus any other benefit that the company may provide in the future.

Work Hours:

● Monday to Friday from 9am - 6pm

● Weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Required)
• Accounts receivable: 1 year (Required)
• Accounts payable: 1 year (Required)
• Computer literacy: 1 year (Required)
• Google Docs: 1 year (Required)
• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person