Bookkeeper

Part-Time Bookkeeper (Remote) – Texas Criminal Defense Law Firm

Location: Remote (Texas Preferred)
Position Type: Part-Time (15–25 hours per week)
Industry: Criminal Defense / Legal Services

Our growing Texas criminal defense law firm is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to support firm financial operations. This position is fully remote; however, candidates familiar with Texas legal accounting requirements are strongly preferred.

We are looking for someone who understands law firm bookkeeping — not general small business accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily trust (IOLTA) account management and compliance
• 3-way trust reconciliations (weekly and monthly)
• Operating account reconciliations
• Credit card and payment processor reconciliation
• Client cost tracking
• Monthly financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, AR/AP)
• Monitoring payment plans and flat fee billing
• Coordination with firm administrator and CPA
• Payroll support (if applicable)

Required Experience

• Minimum 3+ years bookkeeping experience
• Prior experience working with a law firm (required)
• Strong understanding of IOLTA and trust accounting compliance
• Experience with legal practice management software (Clio preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks (Online preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Excel
• Experience with dashboards (a plus/not a requirement)

Ideal Candidate

• Organized and process-driven
• Comfortable working with attorneys and firm leadership
• Proactive about identifying discrepancies
• Understands flat-fee criminal defense billing structures
• Strong communicator

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote