Part-Time Law Firm Bookkeeper
Carrollton Injury LawLocation: Remote and On-site
Hours: Part-Time
We are a rapidly growing personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our team as a part-time contractor, 15-20 hours per week. To be successful in this position you will need a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and be able to quickly identify discrepancies and 3 to 5 years of experience in this field.
Our ideal candidate will have experience with QuickBooks Online software and a solid understanding of financial processes. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial record-keeping. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Your key responsibilities include:
Recording Financial Transactions: Accurately record all income, expenses, and financial activities using accounting software.
Maintaining General Ledger: Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP; passing an evaluation is mandatory.
Preparing Financial Statements: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and issuing payments.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Track invoices, payments, and overdue accounts while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.
Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking budgets, identifying variances, and recommending adjustments.
Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits.
Expense Management: Monitor expenses and recommend cost-saving measures.
Consistently produce error-free financial reports within deadlines.
Maintain a 100% accuracy rate in recording and reconciling financial transactions.
Exhibit proactive communication to address potential financial discrepancies promptly.
Demonstrate reliability by adhering to deadlines and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Proven bookkeeping experience as a bookkeeper, including client invoicing in an attorney’s firm.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial concepts.
Experience with account reconciliation processes, including bank reconciliation.
Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
Firm understanding of IOLTA accounts and trust account management
Ability to maintain data integrity of all accounting systems.
Proficiency in accounting software is necessary: QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Products.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data.
Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity.
You must have successfully completed coursework in bookkeeping/accounting or a degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred but not mandatory).
Nice-to-have:
Certification as a bookkeeper or accounting technician (e.g., CPB or AAT).
Familiarity with cloud-based accounting solutions in Neos to integrate with QuickBooks.
Multitasking skills for managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and using formulas.