The Legal Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Controller serves as a critical pillar of the firm’s business office. This role is designed for a detail-oriented financial professional who thrives in a versatile environment—balancing high-stakes fiduciary management with the operational "front-of-house" flow of a prestigious law office. You will manage the firm’s internal accounting, ensure rigorous IOTA compliance, and oversee the billing staff while acting as a primary professional point of contact for clients and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Fiduciary Oversight
- Trust Accounting: Maintain and reconcile law firm Trust/IOTA accounts in strict compliance with applicable Bar rules and regulatory requirements.
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Perform comprehensive bank and credit card reconciliations; maintain the firm’s general ledger and all accounting records.
- Capital Flow: Manage accounts payable, coordinate partner distributions, and handle client retainers and funds with absolute precision.
- Staff Supervision: Oversee and mentor the Bookkeeper/Billing Specialist, ensuring the accuracy of collections and billing cycles.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated bookkeeping and accounting experience specifically within a law firm environment.
- Legal Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Trust/IOTA accounting and legal billing procedures.
- Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion.
- Technical Proficiency: * Big Plus: Hands-on experience with CARET
- Plus: Proficiency in QuickBooks and Timeslips.
Compensation & Premier Benefits
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Performance Rewards: Annual summer raises and year-end bonuses.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage through Florida Blue.
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
- Income Protection: Long-term disability and optional supplemental insurance.
- Generous Time Off: 152 hours of PTO annually plus 11 paid firm holidays.
Company Description
Great opportunity with a solid company!