Accountant / Data Entry

Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Part-Time Accountant / Data Entry to support a high-volume bankruptcy law firm handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings across multiple states. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, strong with numbers, and comfortable working inside structured legal and financial systems. This role focuses heavily on income calculations, file preparation, and accurate data entry within bankruptcy software. This position requires someone reliable, efficient, accurate, and trustworthy, as the work involves sensitive financial and personal information.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Calculations (Primary Responsibility)

• Review and analyze pay stubs (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
• Calculate gross income, deductions, and net income
• Use Excel to perform and verify income calculations
• Input finalized income data into bankruptcy software
• Ensure complete accuracy in all numerical entries

Bankruptcy Software & File Preparation

• Open and set up new client files in bankruptcy software (Best Case)
• Enter client demographic information
• Input creditor information and balances
• Run internal reports as needed

Research & Documentation

• Access PACER to review prior bankruptcy filings
• Retrieve and organize case-related documents
• Link and upload documents into CRM and case files

Administrative Support

• Perform structured data entry tasks
• Send templated emails to clients when required
• Maintain organized digital records
• Follow detailed internal procedures

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Experience reviewing pay stubs or handling payroll/accounting tasks preferred
• Proficient in Excel
• High attention to detail
• Ability to follow clear instructions and structured processes
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Reliable and consistent