Legal Accountant (Remote, Law Firm Experience Required)

Overview

An experienced Legal Accountant / Bookkeeper is sought to support multiple law firm clients in a fully remote capacity. This role offers the opportunity to work part-time or full-time with a variety of clients in a growing outsourced management environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal billing and client invoicing
• Maintain and reconcile trust (IOLTA) accounts
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Provide vendor management
• Perform account reconciliations
• Ensure synchronization and accuracy across legal practice management and accounting systems
• Prepare month-end financial statements
• Process payroll, including preparation of 1099 forms
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams
• Meet all deadlines
• Support special projects as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of law firm accounting experience, including trust (IOLTA) accounting
• Hands-on experience with Legal Management Software (LMS)
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Strong ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience with Clio for legal billing, trust accounting, and/or matter management
• Experience maintaining and reconciling accounting records between Clio and QuickBooks Online
• CPA certification (not required)

Success Factors

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location

• Fully remote

Applications lacking the required law firm accounting, trust accounting, LMS, and QuickBooks Online experience will not be considered.