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The SMB Team is the fastest-growing digital marketing and coaching business for attorneys nationwide and we are looking for a Law Firm Bookkeeper to join our team!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
📈 An opportunity to be a part of the #1 Fastest Growing Legal Marketing & Coaching Company in the U.S.
🦷 BENEFITS – We pay for 75% of your Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
💰 BONUSES - An opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance.
☀️ UNLIMITED VACATION TIME - We encourage you to take time to recharge so you can be your best here at work.
💡 EDUCATION – Team member education and learning budget on courses, events and books.
🌴 FUN – Company activities, outings, and retreats.
💲 INVESTMENTS – Simple IRA WITH a 3% Match.
💻 WORK STYLE – WFH or come to the office. The choice is yours!
The Law Firm Bookkeeper role is $25 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trust Accounting & Compliance: Meticulously manage client trust accounts, ensuring 3-way reconciliation (bank statement, trust ledger, client ledger) to adhere to Bar regulations.
- Billing & Accounts Receivable: Process monthly client invoices, track billable hours, and follow up on accounts receivable.
- Accounts Payable: Manage vendor bills, check requests, and expenses.
- Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements for operating and IOLTA accounts.
- Financial Reporting: Generate monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for firm partners.
- Payroll: Handle payroll processing.
Requirements
- Experience: 3-7 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and legal-specific tools (e.g., Clio, TimeSolv).
- Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) regulations.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy in record-keeping.
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
Benefits
SMB Team is a rapidly-growing marketing agency and coaching business for lawyers. After four years of 300% year-over-year growth, we have quickly become one of the top brands in the legal industry.
Bottom Line: We change lives. Want proof? Read our Google My Business reviews.
The SMB Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The SMB Team is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The SMB Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
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