Fractional Legal Bookkeeper (Full Time Role)

SMB Team; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Bonuses based on performance

Unlimited vacation time

Education budget

Team activities

IRA with 3% match

WFH or office option

Job summary

SMB Team is seeking an internal, FULL TIME Bookkeeper for our bookkeeping clients in the legal space. The role is client-facing, with 40 hours weekly and a pay rate of $27/hour.

You will manage 10-15 law firm client books, onboard new clients, and ensure accurate monthly reporting while balancing complex legal software and IOLTA requirements. Remote-friendly with office option.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience within a professional services environment.
• Direct legal bookkeeping experience is non-negotiable.
• Balance sheet management and trust accounting experience.
• Experience with IOLTA and legal practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 10-15 bookkeeping law firm clients.
• Assist onboarding and setup for new bookkeeping clients.
• Maintain high-quality month end processes and reporting packages.
• Handle daily data entry, IOLTA trust cleanups, and partner calls.
• Balance complex legal tech stacks and regulatory trust tracking.

Skills

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Balance sheet proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Clio

Job description

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SMB Team is seeking an internal, FULL TIME HIRE who will serve in a client facing Legal Bookkeeper role for our Bookkeeping clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and enjoys being in a client facing role. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned bookkeeping professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

An opportunity to be a part of the #1 Fastest Growing Legal Marketing & Coaching Company in the U.S.

• BENEFITS – We pay for 75% of your Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
• BONUSES - An opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance.
• UNLIMITED VACATION TIME - We encourage you to take time to recharge so you can be your best here at work.
• EDUCATION – Team member education and learning budget on courses, events and books.
• FUN – Company activities, outings, and retreats.
• INVESTMENTS – Simple IRA WITH a 3% Match.
• WORK STYLE – WFH or come to the office. The choice is yours!

The Law Firm Bookkeeper role is $27 per hour. This is a 40 hour a week role.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 10-15 bookkeeping law firm clients.
• Assist with the onboarding and setup for new bookkeeping clients and ensure a smooth experience.
• Maintain high-quality month end processes and procedures to make sure our clients are receiving accurate books.
• Handle everything from daily data entry to multi-month messy IOLTA trust cleanups and partner-facing calls. Billing portals (Clio, etc.), bank/CC accounts, accounts payable, and final, self-reviewed financial reporting packages. Includes optional payroll, AP/1099 reporting if required.
• Immediately able to perform unassisted in balancing complex legal tech stacks and regulatory trust tracking (3-way reconciliations).
• Other duties could include assisting in the sale of this service, assisting with identifying opportunities for additional services when appropriate, and encouraging client participation in educational events and firm initiatives.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience within a professional services environment. Direct legal bookkeeping experience is non-negotiable.
• Dedication to the client experience (internal and external customers)
• Experience managing at least 10 accounts at once
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to balance a balance sheet, manage fixed assets, execute accrual/adjusting entries, and untangle trust accounts.
• Direct legal vertical experience (IOLTA trust compliance and legal software); manage daily synchronization and mapping between core cloud accounting ecosystems and legal practice management/billing software
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Clio (or equivalent legal tech platforms).
• Ability to learn new technology and bookkeeping systems quickly (experience with multiple is a plus!)
• High level of attention to detail - able to spot needles in haystacks
• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent senior-level accounting field experience.

Benefits

SMB Team is a rapidly-growing marketing agency and coaching business for lawyers. After four years of 300% year-over-year growth, we have quickly become one of the top brands in the legal industry.

Bottom Line: We change lives. Want proof? Read our Google My Business reviews.

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