Senior Bookkeeper

Pay: $65000.00 - $85000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established collaborative law firm with a strong reputation and long-term stability.
• Play a key role in managing the firms financial operations and supporting leadership with meaningful financial reporting.
• Enjoy a professional team-oriented environment where your expertise is valued.
• Work closely with experienced legal and administrative professionals in a respected practice.
• Opportunity to improve processes make an impact and grow your accounting career within the legal industry.
• Healthy work-life balance and a supportive workplace culture.

Location: Livingston NJ This is a full-time on-site position where youll work closely with leadership and the accounting team in a collaborative office environment.

Note: Applicants must have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience within a law firm. Experience with legal accounting systems and trust account reconciliation is strongly preferred.

About Us: We are a growing full-service law firm serving businesses institutions and individuals across a wide range of legal matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with a collaborative supportive culture that values professionalism integrity and continuous improvement. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage daily bookkeeping functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile operating and attorney trust bank accounts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with monthly quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
• Support leadership with financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Monitor accounting processes and recommend workflow improvements.
• Help maintain internal financial controls and compliance.
• Utilize legal accounting software to ensure accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with attorneys leadership and administrative staff on financial matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive financial information.

Qualifications

• 2 years of bookkeeping experience within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of AP AR general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with legal accounting software.
• Familiarity with Tabs Clio Elite Aderant or similar legal accounting platforms preferred.
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail organization and communication skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll become an important part of a collaborative legal team where your contributions directly support the firms success. We value professionalism teamwork continuous improvement and creating an environment where employees can build long-term careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

JPC-1553

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs of law firm bookkeeping experience

• Additional context:

• Relocation- no
• Packages - no

Submission Email: Stuart -

Quick Recruiter Reference
Established multi-practice law firm seeking a Senior Bookkeeper with 2 years of law firm bookkeeping experience to manage AP/AR trust account reconciliations general ledger financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations. On-site role supporting firm leadership in a collaborative office environment. Experience with legal accounting software such as Tabs Clio Elite or Aderant is preferred.

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