About us:

Everyday there are families afraid of losing their homes, children afraid of losing parents to jail, and parents afraid of losing children to divorce. They deserve robust legal protection. ACLC makes quality legal representation available to families who would not otherwise have access to it. We also work to advance socioeconomic and racial equity through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and supporting community groups.

 

Our organizational culture:

We are committed to being just as progressive within the workplace as we are in public – including diversity on staff, across-the-board pay equity, transparent decision-making, and collaborative planning for the future. We encourage self-starters and will support your professional growth.

 

Job Responsibilities:

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The Assistant Director of Operations will assist the Director of Operations with the following responsibilities:

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  Bookkeeping

• Use QBO to book and reconcile all bank transactions

• Create year-end and other reports for tax returns (completed by accountant) and grant reporting

• Work with accounting firm to complete tax return, including generating reports, answering questionnaires, and quantifying services delivered

• Monitor cash flow, in coordination with Executive Director

 

  Client Finances

• Keep detailed and accurate records of all client payments

• Maintain updated client trust balances

• Process employee hours and create client invoices in a timely manner

• Be responsive and courteous to clients with questions about their invoices and trust balances

• Keep track of payment plan arrangements with various clients

 

  General Operations

• Check scanned mailbox and forward mail to appropriate parties

• Assist with onboarding new employees, especially relating to payroll and time tracking

• Work with Executive Director to consider and implement new policies relating to all of the above

 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Google suite

• A demonstrated interest in economic, social, and racial justice is desirable.

• We value diversity. People of color, people with experience living in poverty, LGBTQIA-identifying people, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Fluency in Spanish or another second language is desirable but not mandatory.

 

Compensation

• $32.10/hour

• Health insurance

• Vision & Dental

• Life Insurance

 

Remote work options

We are happy to hire outside of Austin. Our staff began working fully-remotely when the COVID pandemic began. That has worked very well for us, and we have no plans to end that flexibility.

 

How to apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to brian@austincommunitylawcenter.org and amelia.lefevre@austincommunitylawcenter.org with the subject line “Application: Operations”

 

 

 

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