Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a small law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Contract position will focus on restoring day-to-day accounting accuracy and bringing billing and payment activity up to date in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing both payables and receivables, working through a high-volume backlog, and maintaining organized financial records with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Address outstanding billing work by preparing invoices, submitting electronic bills, and following through on collections with insurance-related clients.
• Record incoming payments, post deposits, and keep cash activity updated to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean and reliable records.
• Use QuickBooks, PC Law, and Excel to maintain bookkeeping data, track activity, and produce organized financial documentation.
• Prioritize and resolve a significant backlog of accounting tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Support billing workflows tied to insurance company portals and help ensure submissions align with client-specific requirements.• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably in a services or legal office setting.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and working familiarity with PC Law.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to organize and review financial data efficiently.
• Experience handling electronic billing and payment collection processes.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work and bring delayed accounting functions back on track.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and communication skills in a small team environment.