Bookkeeper

Highly professional personal injury law firm is excited to be adding to our team and growing our business. We are offering aggressive compensation and benefit packages along with fantastic career development and mentoring opportunities.

We are seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to handle a broad range of accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bookkeeping using QuickBooks.

We are offering:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedules for a better work-life balance. 1 day per week remote.
• Health insurance package
• Extensive time off package
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• State-of-the-art office space and work set up
• Friendly and collaborative team environment

Essential Responsibilities:

Banking Process:

• Utilize Positive Pay to monitor and manage outgoing checks.
• Handle all deposits, including scanning and data entry into QuickBooks (QB).
• Weekly cash management reporting.
• Accounts Payable:
• Process operating invoices and upwards of 400 client-related disbursements monthly.
• Ensure timely weekly check runs.

Payroll Process:

• Collaborate with office staff to process weekly payroll for approximately 50 salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle onboarding and separation processes.
• Calculate and process attorney bonus payments, which may be paid weekly.
• Assist with retirement and health insurance processes.

Wire Transfers:

• Support the office in initiating wire transfers for partner draws and facilitate wire transfers for client fees as needed.
• Credit Card Process:
• Manage credit card transactions for client disbursements utilized by paralegals and attorneys.
• Collaborate with team members to review, categorize, and approve Amex charges.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for credit card transactions.

Referrals:

• Track and manage referral cases, including following up with outside attorney offices.

Case Expense Reporting:

• Prepare breakdowns of closing statements for case expenses, fees, and liens.
• Monitor and follow up to ensure client fee related checks clear the bank.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum four years of relevant accounting experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a larger personal injury firm is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office required
• SmartAdvocate case management software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10119 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10119

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000