Part-Time Bookkeeper – Personal Injury Law

Carrollton Injury Law

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Personal Injury Law

Carrollton, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are a rapidly growing personal injury law firm seeking a local detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our team as part-time employee 15-20 hours per week. To be successful in this position you will need a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and be able to quickly identify discrepancies and 3 to 5 years of experience in this field. Our ideal candidate will have experience with QuickBooks software and a solid understanding of financial processes. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial record-keeping. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Your key responsibilities include: • Recording Financial Transactions: Accurately record all income, expenses, and financial activities using accounting software. • Maintaining General Ledger: Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies. • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP; passing an evaluation is mandatory. • Preparing Financial Statements: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and issuing payments. • Accounts Payable and Receivable: Track invoices, payments, and overdue accounts while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships. • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking budgets, identifying variances, and recommending adjustments. • Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits. • Expense Management: Monitor expenses and recommend cost-saving measures. • Consistently produce error-free financial reports within deadlines. • Maintain a 100% accuracy rate in recording and reconciling financial transactions. • Exhibit proactive communication to address potential financial discrepancies promptly. • Demonstrate reliability by adhering to deadlines and responding to inquiries in a timely Qualifications: • Proven bookkeeping experience as a bookkeeper, including client invoicing in an attorney’s firm. • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial concepts. • Experience with account reconciliation processes, including bank reconciliation • Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies. • Firm understanding of IOLTA accounts and trust account management • Ability to maintain data integrity of all accounting systems. • Proficiency in accounting software is necessary: QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Products. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data. • Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity. • A legal bookkeeper should have a professional appearance and manner. • You must have successfully completed coursework in bookkeeping/accounting or a degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred but not mandatory). Nice-to-have: • Certification as a bookkeeper or accounting technician (e.g., CPB or AAT). • Familiarity with cloud-based accounting solutions in Neos to integrate with QuickBooks. • Multitasking skills for managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and using formulas. Compensation: $25 - $30 hourly DOE

    • As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Your key responsibilities include: • Recording Financial Transactions: Accurately record all income, expenses, and financial activities using accounting software. • Maintaining General Ledger: Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies. • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP; passing an evaluation is mandatory. • Preparing Financial Statements: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and issuing payments. • Accounts Payable and Receivable: Track invoices, payments, and overdue accounts while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships. • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking budgets, identifying variances, and recommending adjustments. • Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits. • Expense Management: Monitor expenses and recommend cost-saving measures. • Consistently produce error-free financial reports within deadlines. • Maintain a 100% accuracy rate in recording and reconciling financial transactions. • Exhibit proactive communication to address potential financial discrepancies promptly. • Demonstrate reliability by adhering to deadlines and responding to inquiries in a timely