What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at McGovern Legal Services, LLC?
Seeking Bookkeper 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Brunswick, NJ 08902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000