Contract Bookkeeper
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LAW OFFICES OF BOB NEHORAY
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The bookkeeper will manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and trust accounts, and prepare monthly financial reports. They will also track case-related costs, support payroll reconciliation, and organize financial records for audits and tax preparation.
Job Description
Benefits:
- 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.
