Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services is seeking a Staff Accountant or Bookkeeper to support a high-profile law firm client near Austin, TX. The consultant will maintain day-to-day accounting operations during a transition, working closely with leadership and the finance team.

This detail-oriented professional will manage transactional accounting functions, maintain accurate records, and support process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping, staff accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Process and record financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Support cleanup and reconciliation of historical accounting records.
• Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with cash management activities and banking transactions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collections efforts as needed.
• Help prepare internal financial reports and account analyses.
• Document accounting procedures, workflows, and key processes.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, and advisors to provide requested financial information.
• Ensure accounting records are organized, complete, and audit-ready.
• Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes and efficiency.
• Provide administrative accounting support to leadership and the finance team as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Month-end close

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid/Remote; Texas-based preferred)

Engagement Type: Temporary role – 6-12 months

Position Overview

Cherry Bekaert is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant or Bookkeeper to support a high-profile law firm client based near Austin, TX. This consultant will play a key role in maintaining day-to-day accounting operations during an important transition period, working closely with the firm's leadership and finance team.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing transactional accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting process improvements in a dynamic environment. The engagement is expected to last at least 6 months and may evolve into a longer-term consulting relationship or permanent opportunity.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper Consultant will support the firm's accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and helping document existing accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Process and record financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Support cleanup and reconciliation of historical accounting records.
• Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with cash management activities and banking transactions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collections efforts as needed.
• Help prepare internal financial reports and account analyses.
• Document accounting procedures, workflows, and key processes.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, and advisors to provide requested financial information.
• Ensure accounting records are organized, complete, and audit-ready.
• Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes and efficiency.
• Provide administrative accounting support to leadership and the finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping, staff accounting, or related accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Understanding of month-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with legal accounting concepts, including:
• Trust accounting and IOLTA accounts
• Case cost tracking
• Billing and collections support
• Experience with accounting system cleanups or financial record reconciliations.
• Prior consulting, outsourced accounting, or client-service experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems.