McGovern Legal Services, LLC.
North Brunswick, NJ • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Legal Services

Seeking Bookkeeper for a growing 11-lawyer, 25-person firm. Firm requires a well-organized and detail oriented individual to perform the billing and accounting functions of the firm. Strong accounting skills and computer knowledge required plus at least two years’ experience in a law firm or another professional service firm environment.


Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

  • Must have at least 2+ years’ experience as a full-charge bookkeeper/accountant with responsibilities including client billing in a law or professional service firm environment.
  • Must have successfully completed coursework in accounting. An associate degree in accounting is desirable.
  • Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
  • Experience with law firm billing or other professional service firm (Cosmolex, TABS or similar software) accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) as well as Microsoft Office Products.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
  • Must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.
  • Should offer a professional appearance and manner.


Duties may include but not be limited to

  • Perform all bookkeeping functions
  • Perform all functions related to entry of cash receipts, client costs, billing with accounting systems
  • Perform all functions related to cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Work up and make bank deposits for the firm’s accounts
  • Handle payroll
  • Provide all required financial reports to firm administration on a monthly basis
  • Coordinate with the firms outside accountants
  • Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
  • Handle W-2 requests and 1099's at year end.
  • Process Form 5500 on annual basis
  • Create firm budget on yearly basis

Bookkeeper in North Brunswick at McGovern Legal Services, LLC.

Typical pay
$45,760–$75,000

For context, most bookkeepers earn between $45,760–$75,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.

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