Bookkeeper

Job Description

A well-established Northeast Ohio law firm is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its administrative team. This is a confidential search being conducted on the firm's behalf. Firm details will be shared with candidates selected for interview.

The Bookkeeper will own the firm's day-to-day accounting functions and work directly with firm leadership and the operations team. This is a hands‑on seat in a collaborative, fast‑moving practice where accuracy and discretion matter.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform daily and monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Process client cost disbursements and vendor payments
• Maintain and reconcile trust/IOLTA accounts in compliance with Ohio ethics requirements
• Assist with payroll processing and related reporting
• Prepare monthly financial reports for firm leadership
• Maintain general ledger entries and support month-end and year-end close
• Coordinate with the firm's outside CPA on tax preparation and audit requests
• Support settlement disbursement processing and case cost tracking

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or staff accounting experience; law firm or professional services setting preferred
• Working knowledge of Quick Books (or comparable accounting software)
• Trust/IOLTA account experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Associate's degree in accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.