Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage the full spectrum of bookkeeping and financial tasks in our high-activity accounting department. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in law firm or CPA firm accounting , is proficient with QuickBooks, and can multitask effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment. Experience with Clio or other legal billing / accounting platforms is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform full-cycle bookkeeping : Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger , and bank / credit card reconciliations
• Manage payroll, benefits, and related journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and custom reports for firm leadership
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Oversee and support billing, client trust accounting
• Reconcile and monitor trust accounts and client ledgers
• Interface with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to verify billable hours, client charges, and expense entries
• Ensure billing systems and accounting systems integrate properly (e.g. Clio → QuickBooks or similar)
• Work with external CPA / tax professionals for year-end closing, audits, and tax filings
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
• Assist with ad hoc projects, process improvements, and special financial requests

Required Qualifications & Skills

Company does offer benefits. Direct hire role.