Contract Bookkeeper

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray seeks an experienced contract bookkeeper to support our growing California practice in-office on a part-time basis. Prior law-firm bookkeeping, trust accounting, and timely reporting are essential.

The role requires precise documentation, confidentiality, and the ability to coordinate with leadership and external accountants. Compensation is experience-based and part-time with potential for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Must have bookkeeping experience in a law firm and strong knowledge of trust accounting practices.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online and IOLTA reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank, credit card, operating, and client trust accounts
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Track case-related costs, client advances, reimbursements, and vendor payments
• Assist with settlement and disbursement reconciliation
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss and balance sheet statements
• Support payroll reconciliation and contractor payment tracking
• Organize financial records for tax preparation and audits
• Identify discrepancies and recommend improvements to bookkeeping procedures
• Coordinate with firm leadership, payroll providers, accountants, and other vendors as needed

Skills

Bookkeeping

Law firm bookkeeping

Trust accounting

IOLTA reconciliation

Three-way reconciliation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent work

Communication skills

Payroll reconciliation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Contract Bookkeeper – Law Firm Experience Required

The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray is seeking an experienced contract bookkeeper to support our growing California law firm. This is a in office, part-time contract position with the potential for an ongoing relationship. NOT REMOTE

The ideal candidate has direct bookkeeping experience within a law firm and understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, proper documentation, and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile bank, credit card, operating, and client trust accounts
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Track case-related costs, client advances, reimbursements, and vendor payments
• Assist with settlement and disbursement reconciliation
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss and balance sheet statements
• Support payroll reconciliation and contractor payment tracking
• Organize financial records for tax preparation and auditsIdentify discrepancies and recommend improvements to bookkeeping procedures
• Coordinate with firm leadership, payroll providers, accountants, and other vendors as needed

Required Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience with a law firm
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Experience with law-firm trust accounting and IOLTA reconciliation
• Understanding of three-way trust-account reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Experience with workers’ compensation or personal injury firms, multi-office operations, payroll reconciliation, and legal case-management systems is preferred.

Position Details

• Independent contractor
• Part-time with a flexible schedule
• Must be available during agreed-upon business hours
• Compensation based on experience

Applicants without direct law-firm bookkeeping experience will not be considered.