What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant position at C&M Legal Search, LLC?
A full-service business law firm is seeking a Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant for its Los Angeles office. This role involves performing bank reconciliations, processing client payments, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Precision, discretion, and familiarity with legal financial practices are key to success in this position.
Primary responsibilities include managing all bank reconciliations, preparing daily cash flow reports, recording credit card transactions, setting up outgoing wires, and reconciling credit card accounts monthly. The position requires a high school diploma (a bachelor’s degree is a plus) and at least two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with legal document management software like iManage, and familiarity with legal processes are necessary.
Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, effective communication, discretion, and the ability to manage time in a high-paced legal environment. The role is hybrid, allowing four remote workdays per month, with the rest spent in-office. The work environment is professional and collaborative, occasionally requiring overtime.
Physical demands include extended periods of sitting or standing, frequent computer use, and light lifting up to 15 pounds. The expected salary range is $72,000 to $82,000 annually, dependent on experience and performance, with potential bonuses.
Salary : $72,000 - $82,000
