Contract Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Contract Bookkeeper – Law Firm Experience Required


The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray is seeking an experienced contract bookkeeper to support our growing California law firm. This is a in office, part-time contract position with the potential for an ongoing relationship. NOT REMOTE

The ideal candidate has direct bookkeeping experience within a law firm and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, proper documentation, and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank, credit card, operating, and client trust accounts
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Track case-related costs, client advances, reimbursements, and vendor payments
• Assist with settlement and disbursement reconciliation
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss and balance sheet statements
• Support payroll reconciliation and contractor payment tracking
• Organize financial records for tax preparation and audits
• Identify discrepancies and recommend improvements to bookkeeping procedures
• Coordinate with firm leadership, payroll providers, accountants, and other vendors as needed

Required Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience with a law firm
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Experience with law-firm trust accounting and IOLTA reconciliation
• Understanding of three-way trust-account reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Experience with workers’ compensation or personal injury firms, multi-office operations, payroll reconciliation, and legal case-management systems is preferred.

Position Details

• Independent contractor
• Part-time with a flexible schedule
• Must be available during agreed-upon business hours
• Compensation based on experience
  
  

How to Apply


Please submit your résumé along with a brief description of your law-firm bookkeeping experience. Include the accounting software you have used, your experience with trust-account reconciliation, your hourly rate, and your weekly availability.

Applicants without direct law-firm bookkeeping experience will not be considered.