Law Firm Bookkeeper

Smbteam; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% medical, dental, and vision insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Unlimited vacation time

Education budget

Company activities and retreats

Simple IRA with 3% match

Work from home option

Job summary

Smbteam is looking for a Law Firm Bookkeeper to join our rapidly growing digital marketing and coaching business for attorneys in Philadelphia.

This role offers $25 per hour and a range of benefits including 75% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited vacation time, and an education budget. Candidates should have 3-7 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in accounting software, and familiarity with IOLTA regulations.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Exceptional accuracy in record-keeping.
• Experience with legal-specific tools and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client trust accounts and ensure compliance.
• Process monthly client invoices and track billable hours.
• Reconcile bank statements and handle payroll processing.
• Generate financial reports for firm partners.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Detail-oriented

Software proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero

Familiarity with IOLTA regulations

Education

Associate degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Clio

TimeSolv

Job description

The SMB Team is a digital marketing and coaching business for attorneys. We are looking for a Law Firm Bookkeeper.

Benefits

• An opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing legal marketing & coaching company in the United States.
• We pay for 75% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance.
• Unlimited vacation time.
• Education budget for courses, events, and books.
• Company activities, outings, and retreats.
• Simple IRA with a 3% match.
• Work style – WFH or come to the office. The choice is yours.

The Law Firm Bookkeeper role is $25 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Trust Accounting & Compliance: Meticulously manage client trust accounts, ensuring 3‑way reconciliation (bank statement, trust ledger, client ledger) to adhere to Bar regulations.
• Billing & Accounts Receivable: Process monthly client invoices, track billable hours, and follow up on accounts receivable.
• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor bills, check requests, and expenses.
• Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements for operating and IOLTA accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Generate monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for firm partners.
• Payroll: Handle payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–7 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Xero, and legal‑specific tools such as Clio or TimeSolv.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with IOLTA regulations.
• Detail‑Oriented: Exceptional accuracy in record‑keeping.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.

The SMB Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The SMB Team is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.