Bookkeeper – Law Firm

W3Global; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for our Fort Lauderdale client in a professional law firm environment. You will manage monthly billing, maintain accurate financial records, and support day-to-day bookkeeping tasks to ensure timely client invoices and clean ledgers.

The ideal candidate has law firm billing experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. This on-site, full-time role offers stability and the chance to contribute to monthly

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm or legal services.
• Hands-on experience with monthly law firm billing.
• Understanding of law firm financial procedures and client billing practices.
• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Proficiency with standard accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with law firm billing software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process monthly client invoices and billing statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping entries.
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Monitor client billing records, payments, outstanding balances, and related transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and financial records.
• Record expenses, payments, deposits, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized billing documentation and financial records.
• Communicate with attorneys and administrative staff regarding billing questions, invoice adjustments, and payment status.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in billing and financial records.
• Support other bookkeeping and accounting-related administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Law firm billing

Excel

Billing software

Accounts payable/receivable

Bank reconciliation

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with prior law firm experience and hands-on experience managing monthly billing. The ideal candidate will understand the financial and administrative processes of a law firm and be able to maintain accurate financial records, support billing operations, and help ensure timely and efficient financial management.

The successful candidate will be organized, reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable handling routine bookkeeping responsibilities in a professional legal environment.

Bookkeeper - Law Firm

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process monthly client invoices and billing statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping entries.
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Monitor client billing records, payments, outstanding balances, and related transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and financial records.
• Record expenses, payments, deposits, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized billing documentation and financial records.
• Communicate with attorneys and administrative staff regarding billing questions, invoice adjustments, and payment status.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in billing and financial records.
• Support other bookkeeping and accounting-related administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Hands-on experience with monthly law firm billing is required.
• Understanding of law firm financial procedures and client billing practices.
• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Proficiency with standard accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with law firm billing software is beneficial.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, in-person position based at the firm's Fort Lauderdale, Florida office. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an organized and dependable bookkeeper who has worked in a law firm, understands legal billing procedures, and can independently support monthly billing and routine bookkeeping operations.