What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Brown & Streza LLP?
Why Join Brown & Streza?
Brown & Streza, LLP is a mid-sized law firm in Orange County that focuses on Business Planning, Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Complex Income Tax Planning, Charitable Sector, and Mergers & Acquisitions. We offer a collaborative work environment with a variety of perks and benefits to support and enhance our team’s experience. In addition to health and wellness benefits, we offer weekly lunches, monthly birthday celebrations, monthly in-office massages, and an employee recognition program. Our FUN Committee organizes small events every month, in addition to several larger events throughout the year including an Admin Day celebration, summer party, Harvest Lunch and Christmas Lunch.
Our staff has the opportunity to take part in our profit-sharing matrix after their five-year anniversary. We recognize that our team is integral to our ability to provide exceptional work, so we work hard for our team.
About the Role
We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Firm’s partners, clients and others within the Firm with our accounts payable and receivable processes. Candidates must be detail oriented, flexible and highly committed to quality, teamwork and supporting Firm and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and duties include:
- Processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and timely entry
- Managing vendor records, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing check runs and electronic payments
- Performing credit card reconciliations and ensuring accurate expense coding and documentation
- Entering and applying incoming payments (checks, ACH, wires, online)
- Maintaining accurate AR records and supporting proper posting and allocation of transactions
- Assisting with internal inquiries and discrepancies related to payments and account balances
- Generating and distributing billing, time entry, and AR-related reports for internal use
- Assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, and maintaining organized financial records
- Supporting internal controls, process improvements, and ad hoc accounting projects as needed
- Supporting the accounting team with administrative tasks, as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be detail-oriented, enjoy working with numbers and performing data entry
- Must have an exemplary customer service mindset, be highly motivated and work well in a team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- High school diploma
Preferred:
- 1 years of experience in an accounting role within a law firm or office environment
- Prior data entry experience
- College degree in Accounting or a related field
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing and walking
- Sitting for up to four hours at a time
- Bending and stooping as needed
Salary:
$22.00 - $27.00 per hour (dependent on applicable experience and education)
Benefits:
- 5 medical plan options (3 offering an employer funded HSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with significant employer matching
- Great working environment
- Orange County Register 2025 Top Workplace
- OC Business Journal 2025 Best Place to Work
Schedule:
- 38-hour work week – ½ day Fridays
- This role is 100% on-site
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter and will be asked to submit 3 professional references.
Salary : $22 - $27