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<div class="isg-job-description“>Bookkeeper
About the Role
Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting and ensure impeccable trust accounting (IOLTA) compliance. The ideal candidate understands matter-based billing, retainers, and 3-way reconciliations, and can partner closely with attorneys and admin staff.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the general ledger; process A/P and A/R, retainers, and client refunds.
Prepare and send client invoices; post payments and apply to matters accurately.
Perform monthly 3-way trust reconciliations (bank, client ledger, trust ledger) and ensure IOLTA compliance.
Track client costs/advanced expenses, reimbursements, and write-offs.
Reconcile bank/credit card statements; research and clear variances promptly.
Prepare journal entries (accruals/deferrals/reclasses) and maintain prepaid/fixed asset schedules.
Support month-end close, partner distributions, and financial reporting.
Prepare 1099s and provide documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience).
2-4+ years bookkeeping/accounting; law firm trust accounting strongly preferred.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and legal billing platforms (Clio, Tabs3, PracticePanther, Timeslips, Litify, or similar).
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots) and exceptional attention to detail.
High integrity, confidentiality, and clear communication with attorneys and staff.
Nice to Have
Experience with IOLTA rules in multi-state environments.
Familiarity with eBilling portals and LEDES formats.
Exposure to cash- vs. accrual-basis reporting and partner comp models.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job Application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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