Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper

A well-established Northeast Ohio law firm is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its administrative team. This is a confidential search being conducted on the firm's behalf. Firm details will be shared with candidates selected for interview.

About the Role

The Bookkeeper will own the firm's day-to-day accounting functions and work directly with firm leadership and the operations team. This is a hands-on seat in a collaborative, fast-moving practice where accuracy and discretion matter.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform daily and monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Process client cost disbursements and vendor payments
• Maintain and reconcile trust/IOLTA accounts in compliance with Ohio ethics requirements
• Assist with payroll processing and related reporting
• Prepare monthly financial reports for firm leadership
• Maintain general ledger entries and support month-end and year-end close
• Coordinate with the firm's outside CPA on tax preparation and audit requests
• Support settlement disbursement processing and case cost tracking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or staff accounting experience; law firm or professional services setting preferred
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (or comparable accounting software)
• Trust/IOLTA account experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Associate's degree in accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

To Apply

Please submit your resume in confidence. All inquiries will be handled discreetly, and your information will not be shared with any employer without your prior authorization.