What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper for Law Firm position at Bunsow De Mory Smith & Allison LLP?
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled bookkeeper, ideally with prior law firm experience, to maintain the financial records for our boutique litigation law firm. In this role you can expect to work closely with our accounting and management team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, and process accounts payable and receivable. Our ideal candidate has experience with trust accounting and legal billing sofware, Quickbooks Online, and has either an BA or an AA in finance, accounting, or business administration or equivalent experience. Our bookkeeper’s responsibility is to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of the firm. For an interested candidate, there is also an opportunity to help management develop reporting to improve profitability and processes.
The position can be partially or substantially remote, but proximity to our Redwood City, California office for periodic meetings is preferred. The position could be part time, but we are also open to full time employment with a competitive salary and benefits for a candidate interested in learning the law firm business and taking on responsibilities beyond the bookkeeping role.
Responsibilities
- Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process
- Bring the books to the trial balance stage
- Enter data, maintain records and financial statements
- Process accounts receivable/payable
- Reconciliation of banking and credit accounts
- Assist management with reporting
- Assist with billing
Requirements
- Proven bookkeeping experience, with prior law firm or professional services firm bookkeeping experience is preferred
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with Quickbooks Online
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- BA or AA in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redwood City, CA 94063
Salary : $35 - $45