Bookkeeper

Addison Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Bonuses

Job summary

Addison Finance & Accounting is seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper to join our team in Tampa. The role focuses on processing and reconciling banking activity, managing trust accounts for legal settlements, and handling client retainer deposits with accuracy and discretion.

You will maintain petty cash records, support general bookkeeping duties, and ensure compliance with firm policies while communicating clearly with colleagues and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or trust accounting experience.
• Experience managing multiple bank accounts and banking portals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Legal industry or law firm accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile banking transactions across multiple accounts.
• Manage trust account activity related to legal settlements.
• Handle client retainer deposits, disbursements, and account tracking.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash records.
• Perform general bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate financial documentation and compliance with firm policies.
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial reporting as needed.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Our client is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team!

Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile banking transactions across multiple accounts


• Manage trust account activity related to legal settlements


• Handle client retainer deposits, disbursements, and account tracking


• Maintain and reconcile petty cash records


• Perform general bookkeeping and accounting functions


• Ensure accurate financial documentation and compliance with firm policies


• Assist with account reconciliations and financial reporting as needed

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or trust accounting experience


• Experience managing multiple bank accounts and banking portals


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping


• Legal industry or law firm accounting experience is a significant plus

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics


• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses


• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment or are permanent roles


• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations


• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home


• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation