Senior Bookkeeper - Law Firm Growth & Benefits

Ovation Law Firm; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

7 PTO days per year

Growth opportunities

Collaborative leadership interaction

Descripción de la vacante

Ovation Law Firm in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records. The role requires recording and classifying entries, handling accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and supporting payroll and reporting.

You will work with management and external accountants to ensure compliant, organized finances in a fast-growing firm. Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills are essential.

Formación

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar administrative accounting role.
• Strong understanding of single- and double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Responsabilidades

• Day-to-Day Bookkeeping: Manage daily financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records, and update the firm's books.
• Partner Accounting: Maintain partner financial records, including contributions, draws, distributions, and changes in partnership arrangements.
• Client Trust Accounts (IOLTA): Record client funds, process deposits and disbursements, transfer earned legal fees to operating accounts, and maintain accurate client trust balances.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Prepare client invoices, track payments, process vendor bills, and manage outgoing payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile operating, trust, and credit card accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Payroll: Process employee payroll, deductions, and payroll-related taxes.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, profit and loss reports, and partner financial summaries.
• Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain organized financial documentation and support tax preparation, audits, and attorney trust accounting compliance.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Payroll experience

Educación

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Ovation Law Firm in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records. The role requires recording and classifying entries, handling accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and supporting payroll and reporting.

You will work with management and external accountants to ensure compliant, organized finances in a fast-growing firm. Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills are essential.