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About BenGlassLaw

BenGlassLaw is a growing law firm focused on helping individuals with personal injury and long-term disability claims. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Office Manager & Bookkeeper to oversee the firm's day-to-day financial operations while helping ensure our office runs smoothly and efficiently.

This position combines approximately 75% bookkeeping responsibilities and 25% office management responsibilities. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, improving processes, supporting a team, and taking ownership of both financial and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations (75%)

• Process trust account deposits and disbursements for personal injury and long-term disability matters.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online.
• Create and process client invoices and settlement disbursements.
• Transfer earned fees from trust accounts to operating accounts.
• Process vendor payments, operating account checks, ACH payments, and recurring expenses.
• Reconcile operating, trust, and credit card accounts monthly.
• Review settlement statements and verify costs, attorney fees, referral fees, and client distributions.
• Maintain W-9 records and prepare annual 1099 reporting.
• Process quarterly Virginia tax payments and assist with year-end reporting.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with the firm's CPA and other financial advisors as needed.
• Assist with trust account compliance and reconciliation processes.

Office Management & Operations (25%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for building management regarding maintenance requests, office improvements, security, and facility-related issues.
• Coordinate with technology vendors and IT support providers to help ensure office systems, phones, internet, and equipment remain operational.
• Maintain relationships with office vendors, including copier providers, shredding services, office supply vendors, cleaning services, and other business partners.
• Manage office supply inventory and ordering.
• Coordinate office repairs, maintenance, and vendor scheduling.
• Assist leadership with operational projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure the office remains organized, professional, and welcoming for clients and employees.

At BenGlassLaw, we help people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our team represents individuals who have been injured in Virginia accidents and people across the country whose long-term disability insurance claims have been denied. Every day, we make a real difference for our clients—and we're proud of the reputation we've built along the way.

With 400+ five-star client reviews and voted 'Best Northern Virginia Law Firm' every year since 2023, we've earned the trust of the people we serve by delivering exceptional results and an even better client experience. But what we're most proud of is our team.

We believe great firms are built on great people. We work hard, support one another, celebrate wins together, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. We invest in our employees' professional growth, encourage new ideas, and value people who are collaborative, accountable, and always looking for ways to improve. Our team consistently highlights our culture as one of the best parts of working here.

Want to know if we're the right fit? Take a look around our website, our social media, and learn more about the people and values behind BenGlassLaw.

Benefits: 12 paid holidays, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA, EAP, 3% employer 401(k) contributions, profit sharing, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, office management, or related experience.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience reconciling bank and credit card accounts.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with trust/IOLTA accounting.
• Experience with legal case management software such as Filevine.
• Experience coordinating vendors and managing office operations.
• Experience supporting HR, payroll, or employee onboarding functions.

What Success Looks Like

• Trust and operating accounts are accurate and reconciled on time.
• Financial records remain organized and audit-ready.
• Settlement disbursements are processed accurately and timely.
• Vendors and office operations run smoothly with minimal disruption.
• Employees receive prompt support for operational needs.
• Leadership can rely on accurate financial information and strong administrative support.
• Opportunities for process improvement are identified and implemented proactively.

If you enjoy creating order, solving problems, supporting a team, and taking ownership of important financial and operational responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

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