Job Details

A law firm is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee all day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations.

Maintain financial records for three QuickBooks Online entities

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

• Manage the firm's trust account, including monthly three-way reconciliations

• Record settlement deposits and prepare settlement disbursements

• Process attorney fee distributions, client payments, lien payments, and case costs

• Coordinate with the firms outside accountant regarding tax matters and year-end reporting

• Prepare and maintain records necessary for annual 1099 reporting

• Monitor recurring expenses, insurance premiums, rent payments, and firm operating expenses

• Maintain vendor records and financial documentation

• Assist with payroll-related changes through Paychex as needed

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all firm financial information

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)

• Experience reconciling multiple bank and credit card accounts

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Professional communication skills and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience managing attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts

• Experience working in a law firm

• Experience with contingency-fee law firms

• Familiarity with Paychex payroll platform, QB and advanced Excel