Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper – Forensic & Fiduciary Services

Location: Southfield, Michigan (Onsite)

Compensation: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

Join a Growing Forensic Accounting & Fiduciary Practice

Our Robert Half client is a successful, growing law firm known for its exceptional culture, collaborative team, and long-tenured employees. As the firm's Forensics & Investigations Practice continues to expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper – Forensic & Fiduciary Services to support attorneys and financial professionals with accounting, bookkeeping, and financial administration for fiduciary, receivership, bankruptcy, and litigation-related engagements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys variety, problem solving, and working on matters that directly impact businesses, creditors, and the legal process. Every engagement is different, offering exposure to unique financial situations and continuous learning.

Position Summary

Reporting to the firm's Forensics & Investigations team, this position will manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for multiple client engagements, including court-appointed receiverships, fiduciary assignments, bankruptcies, and other complex financial matters. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, review invoices, and prepare vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and bookkeeping records for multiple client engagements.
• Process bank deposits, ACH and wire transactions, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with trust, fiduciary, receivership, and bankruptcy accounting.
• Track cash receipts, disbursements, and operating expenses.
• Prepare financial reports, cash summaries, and supporting schedules.
• Work with attorneys and financial professionals to ensure timely payment of vendors, creditors, utilities, payroll providers, and other obligations.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow tracking, and account reconciliations.
• Organize financial records and maintain supporting documentation for court filings and legal matters.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, financial institutions, clients, and outside professionals.
• Support month-end close activities and other special accounting projects.

For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or apply directly today.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts payable experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and formulas, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience supporting legal, fiduciary, bankruptcy, public accounting, property management, construction, or professional services environments is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected, growing law firm with an outstanding culture and collaborative team.
• Work on interesting, meaningful engagements that extend well beyond traditional bookkeeping.
• Gain exposure to forensic accounting, fiduciary services, receiverships, bankruptcies, and litigation support.
• Partner closely with experienced attorneys and financial professionals.
• Stable organization with long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a positive team environment.