Bookkeeper

WEST COAST TRIAL LAWYERS APLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting high-volume accounting operations, and ensuring transactions are recorded and categorized across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QuickBooks Online experience, with expertise in intercompany accounting, payroll journal entries, and department/class-based coding to support accurate month-end closes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Experience recording and reconciling intercompany Due To/Due From transactions.
• Experience preparing and posting payroll journal entries.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and general ledger activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online in a high-volume environment.
• Record, categorize, and reconcile a large volume of transactions.
• Utilize uploads and mass categorization tools in QuickBooks Online.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions including Due To/Due From.

Skills

Payroll journal entries

Intercompany accounting

Department and class coding

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Description

West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm known for its aggressive litigation approach and proven trial results. With over $2 billion recovered for our clients, we handle complex, high-stakes cases against major corporations and insurance companies.

Position Overview

West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting high-volume accounting operations, and ensuring transactions are recorded and categorized efficiently across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience in a high-volume transaction environment, with a strong understanding of intercompany accounting, payroll journal entries, and departmental and class-based accounting within QuickBooks Online.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online (QBO) in a high-volume transaction environment


• Record, categorize, and reconcile a significant volume of financial transactions accurately and efficiently


• Utilize uploads and mass categorization tools to efficiently process and update transactions within QuickBooks Online


• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, including Due To/Due From accounts


• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and ensure appropriate allocation and reconciliation


• Maintain accurate accounting across multiple departments and classes within QuickBooks Online


• Perform bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed


• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation for financial transactions


• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure financial records are accurate and current


• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and finance team on accounting initiatives and reporting needs


• Support additional bookkeeping and accounting functions as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online in a high-volume transaction environment required


• Demonstrated experience using uploads and mass categorization within QuickBooks Online


• Strong experience recording and reconciling intercompany Due To/Due From transactions


• Experience preparing and posting payroll journal entries


• Experience working with multiple departments and classes within QuickBooks Online


• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience using conditional formulas


• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, reconciliations, and general ledger activity


• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills


• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion

Compensation: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off and sick leave.