Senior Bookkeeper - Law Firm

• Join a well-established, collaborative law firm with a strong reputation and long-term stability.
• Play a key role in managing the firm's 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.

Livingston, NJ - This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll 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.

• 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.

• 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 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

You’ll become an important part of a collaborative legal team where your contributions directly support the firm's 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.