A law firm is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee all day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations.
Maintain financial records for three QuickBooks Online entities
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage the firm’s trust account, including monthly three-way reconciliations
• Record settlement deposits and prepare settlement disbursements
• Process attorney fee distributions, client payments, lien payments, and case costs
• Coordinate with the firms outside accountant regarding tax matters and year-end reporting
• Prepare and maintain records necessary for annual 1099 reporting
• Monitor recurring expenses, insurance premiums, rent payments, and firm operating expenses
• Maintain vendor records and financial documentation
• Assist with payroll-related changes through Paychex as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all firm financial information
Qualifications
Required:
• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)
• Experience reconciling multiple bank and credit card accounts
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Professional communication skills and discretion when handling confidential financial information
Strongly Preferred:
• Experience managing attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts
• Experience working in a law firm
• Experience with contingency-fee law firms
• Familiarity with Paychex payroll platform, QB and advanced Excel
Full Charge Bookkeeper in Santa Barbara at Robert Half
- Typical pay
- $43,680–$67,500
For context, most bookkeepers earn between $43,680–$67,500 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 yesterday.