Bookkeeper

West Coast Trial Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

West Coast Trial Lawyers seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to join our finance team in Los Angeles. This full-time role maintains accurate financial records, supports high-volume accounting operations, and ensures transactions are recorded and categorized efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, strong intercompany, payroll journal entry, and class-based accounting skills to help drive accurate reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with intercompany Due To/Due From transactions.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries.
• Experience working with multiple departments and classes in QuickBooks Online.
• Strong Excel skills (including conditional formulas).
• Solid bookkeeping and general ledger experience.
• High level of accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online in a high-volume environment.
• Record, categorize, and reconcile a high volume of transactions.
• Use uploads and mass categorization tools to update transactions.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions (Due To/Due From).
• Prepare payroll journal entries and allocate/reconcile.
• Maintain accounting across departments and classes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting documentation for transactions.
• Assist with month-end close and reporting.
• Collaborate with Controller, CFO, and finance team on accounting initiatives.
• Support additional bookkeeping tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion

Time management

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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.