HR & Accounting Generalist - Respected Law Firm

  • Dallas
  • Permanent
  • Fri Jun 19 17:28:59 2026
  • 19EE0E87F8Cfebdc

HR & Accounting Generalist
(Law Firm — Growth Track to Director of Accounting & Human Resources)
Location: Dallas, TX — fully in office, Monday–Friday
Firm Type: Established law firm (~38 attorneys and staff)
Reports to: Director of Accounting & Human Resources / Firm Administrator
Compensation: $75,000 base, plus bonus, 401(k) match, paid parking, free fitness center on-site, private office, and contribution toward medical premium
Growth Path: Mentored by the current Director, with the opportunity to grow into the Director of Accounting & Human Resources role over time
About the Role
Our client's firm is seeking a driven HR & Accounting Generalist to serve as the day-to-day owner of human resources and benefits, while building hands-on accounting experience under the direct mentorship of their long-tenured Director of Accounting & HR. This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, respected firm with a clearly defined path to a senior leadership role.
You'll start as a strong HR generalist who is comfortable with numbers and eager to deepen your accounting skills. The current Director will continue to handle the bulk of the firm's accounting remotely and will train you over time, with the goal of you ultimately taking full ownership of both the accounting and HR functions. This is a hands-on, high-volume role for someone who wants real responsibility, close exposure to firm operations, and a runway to grow into a firm-administrator-level position.
What You'll Do
Human Resources (primary focus)
  • Own day-to-day HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HR compliance
  • Own hiring and recruiting, and maintain accurate employee records
  • Serve as a trusted, discreet point of contact for employee questions and relations matters
  • Process semi-monthly payroll through the firm's payroll service
  • Initiate staff meetings, performance reviews, and oversee staff development initiatives
  • Process, approve, and calendar all PTO requests
Benefits Administration
  • Administer health, dental, and vision plans (through the firm's professional employer organization / PEO). Shop options each year prior to renewal to ensure quality coverage at affordable rates.
  • Act as 401(k) plan administrator, including processing deferrals and matches each payroll and effectuating year-end testing data
  • Effectuate and maintain records for the firm's insurance plans (professional liability, cyber, long-term disability, and commercial package)
Accounting (learn and grow into ownership)
  • Support month-end close and routine bookkeeping
  • Reconcile the firm's general ledger to all books and bank accounts
  • Prepare and organize financial information for transmittal to the firm's CPA
  • Assist with accounts payable/receivable billing support, and enter all necessary journal entries for payroll and other transactions
  • Progressively take on more complex accounting responsibilities — including trust/IOLTA reconciliation, weekly cash flow report, monthly partner distributions, bank transfers and wires, and trust — under the Director's guidance
Operations & Administration
  • Support vendor and provider relationships and firm administrative projects
  • Act as a reliable “go-to” resource for time-sensitive and critical day-to-day needs in the absence of team members
  • Partner closely with firm leadership as you grow into broader operational ownership
What We're Looking For (Requirements)
  • Current or Prior experience in the legal field (law firm or legal services environment)
  • Solid HR generalist background — comfortable owning core HR and benefits functions
  • General accounting experience and knowledge — month-end close, reconciliations, and working with a CPA
  • High aptitude for accounting and a genuine interest in growing the financial side of the role
  • Strong work ethic and capacity to handle a high volume of varied responsibilities
  • High level of discretion, integrity, and sound judgment with confidential information
  • Availability to work on-site, Monday through Friday
Preferred
  • Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Familiarity with bookkeeping/GL software (e.g., QuickBooks or a legal billing/accounting system) and Excel
  • HR credentials such as SHRM-CP or PHR
  • Exposure to law firm attorney billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and IOLTA accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or a related field
Why Join Us
This role offers something uncommon: mentorship from an experienced leader and a real path into a senior Director-level position. You'll learn the full scope of a firm's accounting and HR operations from someone who has run them for decades, take on meaningful ownership from day one, and build toward leading both functions yourself. If you're an ambitious HR generalist who loves the numbers side and wants room to grow, this is a place to build a long-term future.