REMOTE - Legal Bookkeeper

Overview

This full-time, fully remote position is available for professionals residing in California. The Legal Bookkeeper will manage daily financial operations for an established California-based law firm, including maintaining accurate accounting records and overseeing client trust accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and general accounting activities to ensure accurate financial records, proper documentation, and efficient financial operations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and oversee client trust accounting, including applying retainers, processing refunds, reconciling trust balances, and monitoring account activity.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and resolving outstanding account discrepancies.
• Reconcile client credit card payment transactions through LawPay and track, categorize, and reconcile business credit card expenses.
• Support client billing and accounting operations by responding to inquiries, processing client credit card payments, and opening new client matters in Centerbase.
• Maintain organized financial records, proactively identify accounting discrepancies, and collaborate with internal team members to support timely and accurate financial processes.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting and bookkeeping experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience with client trust accounting, including retainer applications, client refunds, and trust account reconciliations, strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Centerbase strongly preferred; familiarity with LawPay and legal billing systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and demonstrate reliability, responsiveness, and initiative.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Work schedule: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Remote: Fully remote for candidates residing in California.
• Additional benefits and employment details will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

Fully remote; candidates must reside in California.