Bookkeeper

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will manage the probate attorney's financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Your expertise will help support our financial health by maintaining precise bookkeeping practices, reconciling accounts, and preparing essential financial reports. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organization that values integrity, accuracy, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about numbers, experienced with various accounting software, and eager to uphold the highest standards of financial management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process complex legal billing invoices for probate attorney, ensuring accurate time tracking, expense reporting, and client-specific billing guidelines are meticulously followed
• Review and reconcile attorney time entries, verifying descriptions, time increments, and compliance with firm billing protocols and client requirements
• Manage electronic and paper billing systems, maintaining organized and accessible digital and physical billing records for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to collect and validate time and expense information before invoice generation
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual billing reports for firm management, tracking billable hours, realization rates, and revenue metrics
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding billing inquiries, clarifications, and potential adjustments to invoices
• Ensure compliance with ethical billing standards, firm policies, and legal industry best practices
• Always maintain the confidentiality of sensitive client and billing information
• Assist in implementing and improving billing workflows and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Experience with Sage Timeslips is a plus
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in legal billing, law firm, administration, or similar professional billing environment is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Proficiency in legal billing software
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to create complex spreadsheets and financial reports
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple billing projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
• Familiarity with standard legal billing conventions and ethical guidelines

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certification in Legal Administration or Billing (preferred but not required)
• Ongoing professional development in legal billing technologies and practices

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Law office: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Legal Administration Certification (Preferred)
• Billing Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Houston, TX 77005 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77005 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20