Bookkeeper (Remote)

**Our Firm** Legal Back Office partners with boutique and small to mid\-size law firms across the United States, providing bookkeeping, payroll, billing, and accounting services that help firms build healthier, more efficient businesses. By taking care of the financial and operational details, we enable our clients to focus on what matters most \- their clients, their families, and their future. Our clients rely on us for accuracy, sound judgment, proactive communication, and exceptional service, and we hold ourselves to those same standards every day. At Legal Back Office, we believe great teams are built on accountability, integrity, continuous learning, and collaboration. We invest in people who take ownership of their work, enjoy solving problems, and are excited to grow alongside a company that values professional development and internal advancement. We work remotely, support one another, embrace flexibility, and believe that doing exceptional work and maintaining a healthy work\-life balance can go hand in hand. If you're looking for a place where your contributions matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work has a meaningful impact on law firms across the country, we'd love to hear from you. **Position Overview** The Legal Bookkeeper is responsible for providing accurate, timely bookkeeping and financial support to a portfolio of law firm clients. This client\-facing role manages day\-to\-day accounting functions, including trust accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly financial reporting while delivering exceptional client service. This role is ideal for a detail\- and solutions\-oriented bookkeeper who is interested in growing their career and taking on increasing responsibilities over time. As proficiency is demonstrated, additional responsibilities in coaching, workflow management, process improvement, and operational leadership may be assigned. **Primary Responsibilities** **General Accounting \& Bookkeeping** * Manage the day\-to\-day bookkeeping for assigned law firm clients. * Record, reconcile, and maintain accurate financial transactions, including bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts. * Prepare monthly financial statements and complete month\-end close activities. * Support year\-end accounting activities and CPA requests. **Trust Accounting** * Maintain attorney trust accounts in accordance with applicable state bar requirements and firm procedures. * Perform monthly three\-way trust reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, monitor trust balances, and coordinate trust replenishments. **Accounts Payable \& Receivable** * Process vendor invoices and schedule payments according to client approval procedures. * Record client payments, maintain accurate accounts receivable records, and investigate discrepancies as needed. * Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection follow\-up. **Client Service** * Build and maintain strong r