Bookkeeper

Express Employment of Grand Junction is recruiting for a busy twenty lawyer firm that seeks an experienced, detail-oriented, and trustworthy Legal Bookkeeper
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On-site, full-time position (8:30AM – 5:00PM, M-F).

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in law firm accounting, with a deep understanding of client billing, trust accounting rules (IOLTA), payroll processing, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Billing & Accounts Receivable: Process monthly client invoicing, track time entries, issue statements, and manage
• Trust Accounting: Manage and help reconcile client trust accounts (IOLTA), strictly adhering to Colorado Bar compliance and
• Payroll & Benefits: Process bi-weekly payroll, and special year-end payrolls, and assist with the administration of firm
• Accounts Payable: Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss sheets and balance sheets for Firm Administrator and Shareholders
• Bank Reconciliation: Assist with monthly reconciliations for all operating and savings bank
• Tax Support: Assist external CPA firm with year-end tax preparation, 1099 processing, and tax

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a law firm or other professional service environment (firm size of 15+ attorneys preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of legal billing software, and enterprise-level accounting software. Knowledge of and experience with payroll processing, and iSolved payroll software
• Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of legal ethics regarding client funds and trust
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited school is
• Traits: Exceptional attention to detail, absolute discretion with confidential data, strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, team