Seeking Bookkeeper for a growing 11-lawyer, 25-person firm. Firm requires a well-organized and detail oriented individual to perform the billing and accounting functions of the firm. Strong accounting skills and computer knowledge required plus at least two years’ experience in a law firm or another professional service firm environment.
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Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Must have at least 2+ years’ experience as a full-charge bookkeeper/accountant with responsibilities including client billing in a law or professional service firm environment.
- Must have successfully completed coursework in accounting. An associate degree in accounting is desirable.
- Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
- Experience with law firm billing or other professional service firm (Cosmolex, TABS or similar software) accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) as well as Microsoft Office Products.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
- Must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills. xxzpjkt
- Should offer a professional appearance and manner.
Duties may include but not be limited to
- Perform all bookkeeping functions
- Perform all functions related to entry of cash receipts, client costs, billing with accounting systems
- Perform all functions related to cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account
- Reconcile bank statements
- Work up and make bank deposits for the firm’s accounts
- Handle payroll
- Provide all required financial reports to firm administration on a monthly basis
- Coordinate with the firms outside accountants
- Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
- Handle W-2 requests and 1099's at year end.
- Process Form 5500 on annual basis
- Create firm budget on yearly basis