Bookkeeper (North Brunswick)

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.

· 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.

· Must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.

· Should offer a professional appearance and manner.

· 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

Great benefits package.

Must live within 40 minutes of North Brunswick. This position is an in-person position working Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.

Salary: $85,000-$90,000 per year.