Law Firm Bookkeeper

About the job

The ideal candidate will be well organized and comfortable dealing with financial data. The Legal Bookkeeper plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing client invoices, and ensuring compliance with strict IOLTA and trust accounting standards. This position supports, client invoicing and accounts receivables, daily bookkeeping operations and monthly/year‑end reconciliation processes that keep the firm running smoothly. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable and conducting other tasks related to finance. They should be excellent at recording data and have an ability to product clear financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Generating and sending Client invoices at regular intervals
• Follow up with clients on AR’s and retainer refills
• Reconcile operating and IOLTA/trust accounts monthly with complete accuracy
• Maintain compliant closing ledgers and ensure adherence to IOLTA regulations
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready digital financial records
• Uphold strict confidentiality and ethical handling of all financial data
• Track expenses, budget, taxes, cash flow, receipts and other financial dealings of company
• Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly)
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3+ years of experience in related field preferably a law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks
• Strong organizational and analytical skills Detail oriented
• Strong phone and customer service
• Ability to work with other team members

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Maynard, MA 01754 (Required)

Work Location: In person