Legal Accounting Clerk

Novate Legal Search

Irvine, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Balance Sheet, Bank Management, Billing, Bookkeeping, Check Processing, Data Entry, Disbursements, Double-Entry Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Income Statements, Legal, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Regulations
LOCATION
Irvine, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Boutique Litigation firm in immediate need for an Accounting Clerk for head office.


Key Responsibilities

  • Billing & Invoicing: Preparing, reviewing, and sending client invoices; tracking billable hours and disbursements.
  • Trust Accounting: Handling client trust accounts in compliance with State Bar of California regulations.
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor payments, check requests, and recording client payments.
  • Data Entry: Posting financial transactions to ledgers using legal accounting software.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling bank accounts and managing inter-account transfers.
  • Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and financial reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience: 1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with legal-specific accounting software (e.g., Clio, Tabs3, Aderant) and MS Excel.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.

About the Company

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