Legal Accounting Clerk

Salary Range: $55K-$65K | Bonus Eligible Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Non-exempt Required: 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. About the Opportunity Are you an experienced Legal Accounting Clerk , Accounting Assistant , or Bookkeeper looking to grow your career in a collaborative legal environment? Our client, an established law firm , is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support client billing , accounts payable , and IOLTA trust accounting . Qualifications & Skills 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience , preferably in a law firm , professional services , or fiduciary environment Experience with client billing , accounts payable , and trust accounting Familiarity with IOLTA accounts and client trust accounting procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Excel , Outlook, and accounting or legal billing software Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy Excellent communication skills and discretion with confidential information Key Job Functions Prepare, review, and process client invoices and prebills Support monthly legal billing cycles and invoice distribution Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections Apply client payments and resolve billing discrepancies Generate billing and financial reports Process accounts payable invoices accurately and on time Assist with check runs and electronic payments Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor records Ensure all payments receive proper approvals Maintain organized financial records Maintain IOLTA and client trust account records Record deposits, disbursements, and transfers Assist with monthly three-way trust reconciliations Prepare trust account checks following authorization procedures Help ensure compliance with trust accounting regulations Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr