Bookkeeper

Part-Time Bookkeeper
Athens, OH | Direct-Hire Opportunity
Opportunity Snapshot

• Position: Part-Time Bookkeeper
• Industry: Legal Services / Law Firm
• Location: Athens, OH
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: 5-7 hours per week
• Workdays: Monday-Friday
• Available Hours: Between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: Starting at $20.00 per hour

About the Opportunity
An established and respected Athens law firm is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to oversee essential bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping functions. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working independently, maintaining organized financial records, and supporting a professional office environment.

What You'll Be Doing
As the Part-Time Bookkeeper, you will play a key role in maintaining the firm's financial records and supporting ongoing business operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records
• Reconcile business and attorney trust bank accounts
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and records
• Enter, organize, and manage financial data using Microsoft Excel
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping documentation and filing systems
• Ensure financial information is handled with discretion and confidentiality
• Support ongoing accounting and recordkeeping needs as assigned

Schedule
This position offers exceptional flexibility for candidates seeking part-time work.

• 5 to 7 hours per week
• Schedule can be worked Monday through Friday
• Hours may be completed anytime between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Flexible arrangement within the firm's operating hours

Benefits

• Direct-hire opportunity with an established law firm
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Consistent weekly hours

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Experience with small business bookkeeping and general accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a law firm or other professional services environment
• Familiarity with attorney trust accounts and trust account reconciliations

About the Hiring Type
This is a direct-hire placement, meaning the selected candidate will be hired directly by the law firm as a permanent employee rather than through a temporary or contract assignment.