Legal Accounting Clerk

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.