Bookkeeper

Denham Property and Injury Law Firm; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Job summary

Denham Property & Injury Law Firm in Lexington, KY, seeks a full-time bookkeeper to manage day-to-day books and settlement payouts. Work is in person, Monday–Friday, day shift, with training provided to learn trust accounting.

You’ll record deposits, verify invoices, and track case costs, coordinating settlements from release to disbursement. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bookkeeping or similar experience; bachelor's degree acceptable.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Basic accounting principles: debits, credits, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits, payments, and transfers in QuickBooks.
• Verify and pay vendor invoices, firm expenses, and case costs.
• Track case costs by matter and reconcile vendor statements.
• Coordinate each settlement from signed release to final disbursement.
• Calculate client payouts and prepare settlement statements for review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive financials

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Keep the books and manage settlement payouts for a fast-growing law firm in downtown Lexington, KY.

$50,000-$60,000 a year. Full-time, in person, Monday to Friday, day shift.

No law firm experience needed. We'll train you on trust accounting. Plus a 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

About Us

We sue insurance companies. We're very good at it. And we're growing fast.

Across multiple states, Denham Property & Injury Law Firm represents homeowners and property owners whose insurance companies underpaid, delayed, or denied legitimate claims. We also handle personal injury cases.

What We Value

• Loyalty: Loyal to the firm, to co-workers, and to our clients.
• Dedication: Dedicated to our cause and willing to go above and beyond.
• Strong Work Ethic: Willing to put in the time and effort to fight for the results our clients deserve. Always aiming to be the most prepared person in the room.
• Determination: Goal-oriented and strives for success.
• Caring: Has empathy for clients and treats them the way we would like to be treated, aware of the stakes and there for clients. Clients are never just another number or file to us.
• Growth Mindset: Strives for continuous improvement, both individually and for the firm.
• Working Smart: Produces high-quality work by using tools and resources efficiently.

The Role

You’ll own the firm's day-to-day books and coordinate settlement payouts, working directly with firm leadership, our attorneys, and our outside CPA.

If you reconcile to the penny and want to learn law firm finance from the ground up, you can grow with us.

What You’ll Do

• Record daily deposits, payments, and transfers in QuickBooks
• Verify and pay vendor invoices, firm expenses, and case costs
• Track case costs by matter and reconcile vendor statements
• Coordinate each settlement from signed release to final disbursement
• Calculate client payouts and prepare settlement statements for attorney review
• Issue checks, keep audit-ready records, and update clients on their settlement

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of bookkeeping, accounts payable, or similar experience, or a bachelor's in accounting or bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Basic accounting principles: debits, credits, and reconciliations
• Solid Excel and Microsoft 365 skills; quick to learn new software
• Meticulous attention to detail and discretion with sensitive financial information
• Clear communication, including with clients by phone and email

Nice to Have (not required)

• Law firm experience, especially plaintiff-side contingency-fee work
• Familiarity with IOLTA/trust accounting rules
• Experience with legal case management software
• Some knowledge of property insurance or personal injury claims

Pay and Benefits

• $50,000-$60,000 per year, full-time
• Monday to Friday, day shift
• In person on the 26th floor of the Lexington Financial Center, 250 W Main Street
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and professional development assistance