Legal Accountant (Remote, Law Firm Experience Required)

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Legal Accountant / Bookkeeper to support multiple law firm clients in a fully remote role. This position offers the opportunity to work part-time or full-time with a variety of clients in a growing outsourced management environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal billing and client invoicing
• Maintain and reconcile trust (IOLTA) accounts
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Provide vendor management
• Perform account reconciliations
• Ensure synchronization and accuracy across legal practice management and accounting systems
• Prepare month-end financial statements
• Process payroll, including preparation of 1099s
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal team members
• Meet all deadlines
• Support special projects as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of law firm accounting experience, including trust (IOLTA) accounting (required)
• Hands-on experience with Legal Management Systems (LMS) (required)
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Strong ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience with Clio for legal billing, trust accounting, and/or matter management
• Experience maintaining and reconciling accounting records between Clio and QuickBooks Online
• CPA certification (not required)

Success Factors

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location

• Fully remote

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including trust accounting (required)