Bookkeeper (Trust Accounts)

Bookkeeper - Trust Accounting (Handling Settlement Disbursements)

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is the leading personal injury law firm seeking experienced, quality team members. Having recovered over $2 billion for our clients, we pride ourselves with experience our clients can trust.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to handle the Trust Accounting functions of the firm. This position requires an experienced and accomplished person with a Bookkeeping and computer background. The position requires skills and experience in law firm accounting and QuickBooks software as well as Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing bookkeeping functions for Trust Accounting.
• Reviews Case Disbursement prior to issuing checks to determine:
  • Backup billing is provided to support requested lien check
  • All costs are being refunded to the law firm
  • The correct source of the case is noted
  • The Case Disbursement is in balance
• Issues all Trust checks for the Client's Case.
• Perform data entry of cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA.
• Run Open Vendor Bills for cases disbursed.

Skills and Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years bookkeeping experience as a full charge bookkeeper.
• Must have experience with a law firm or other professional service firm and accounting software (i.e. Quickbooks) as well as Microsoft Office Products.
• Must posses strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and manner.

We offer an excellent compensation package including:

• Guaranteed Competitive pay plan, unlimited earning potential.
• Proficiency/performance bonus.
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement.

At BD&J, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

BD&J is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

BD&J is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.

Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Salary : $25 - $35