Bookkeeper

McGovern Legal Services, LLC.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Legal Services, LLC. seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage billing and accounting for a growing 11-lawyer, 25-person firm.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a professional service environment, proficiency with QuickBooks and law-firm billing software, and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include monthly financial reports and oversight of accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2+ years’ experience as a full-charge bookkeeper/accountant in a law or professional service firm.
• Coursework in accounting; an associate degree is desirable.
• Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems.
• Experience with law-firm billing software (Cosmolex, TABS) and QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform all bookkeeping functions.
• Enter cash receipts, client costs, and billing in accounting systems.
• Handle cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account.
• Prepare bank deposits for firm accounts.
• Provide monthly financial reports to firm administration.
• Coordinate with outside accountants.
• Provide general management and oversight of accounting systems.
• Handle W-2 requests and year-end 1099s.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Accounting coursework

Tools

QuickBooks

Cosmolex

TABS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Seeking Bookkeeper for a growing 11-lawyer, 25-person firm. Firm requires a well-organized and detail oriented individual to perform the billing and accounting functions of the firm. Strong accounting skills and computer knowledge required plus at least two years’ experience in a law firm or another professional service firm environment.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Must have at least 2+ years’ experience as a full-charge bookkeeper/accountant with responsibilities including client billing in a law or professional service firm environment.
• Must have successfully completed coursework in accounting. An associate degree in accounting is desirable.
• Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
• Experience with law firm billing or other professional service firm (Cosmolex, TABS or similar software) accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) as well as Microsoft Office Products.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.
• Should offer a professional appearance and manner.

Duties may include but not be limited to

• Perform all bookkeeping functions
• Perform all functions related to entry of cash receipts, client costs, billing with accounting systems
• Perform all functions related to cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account
• Work up and make bank deposits for the firm’s accounts
• Provide all required financial reports to firm administration on a monthly basis
• Coordinate with the firms outside accountants
• Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
• Handle W-2 requests and 1099's at year end.