Law Firm Bookkeeper

**1\. About the Position** HMS Legal is a law firm in Harrisburg seeking an experienced part\-time Legal Bookkeeper to help manage the firm's day\-to\-day accounting and client billing with the current full time bookkeeper. You will work directly with our attorneys and administrative staff, and you'll have regular contact with clients on billing questions. This is a hybrid position. You'll spend part of each week in our Harrisburg office and the remainder working remotely. We are open to a flexible schedule for the right person. **2\. What You'll Do** * Maintain the firm's general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable * Prepare, review, and finalize monthly client invoices in Centerbase * Process and reconcile client trust (IOLTA) and operating accounts, including monthly three\-way reconciliation * Post retainer deposits and earned\-fee transfers accurately between trust and operating accounts * Submit invoices through client third\-party billing platforms and track acceptance, reductions, and appeals * Prepare and submit LEDES\-format invoices where client guidelines require them * Process credit card payments through LawPay (8am) * Follow up on outstanding balances and respond to client billing inquiries professionally and promptly * Produce monthly financial reports for firm management * Assist with year\-end close and coordinate with the firm's CPA **3\. Required Qualifications** * **Hands\-on experience with Centerbase** legal practice management and billing software * 3\+ years of bookkeeping experience, including at least 2 years in a law firm or professional services environment * Working knowledge of client trust/IOLTA accounting and Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct requirements for handling client funds * Strong written and verbal communication skills * High attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality * Ability to work independently and manage deadlines with minimal supervision * Reliable home workspace and internet connection, plus the ability to be in our Harrisburg office on scheduled days **4\. Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with **LEDES billing** formats and client billing guidelines * Familiarity with one or more third\-party e\-billing systems, such as: * Legal Tracker * Quovant * CounselGo * Corridor / Mitratech * CounselLink * BrightFlag * Collaborati * TyMetrix * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, reconciliation workbooks) * Experience with LawPay or comparable payment processing platforms * Experience working with QuickBooks alongside a practice management system Pay: $30\.00 \- $38\.00 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17110