Bookkeeper with 2+ years of experience (Law Firm Experience a plus)

Job Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper – 2+ years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience (law firm experience preferred) - Law Firm (Phoenix, AZ)
IMPORTANT: This is NOT an entry-level bookkeeping role. Applicants must have hands-on experience managing a full general ledger, reconciliations, and billing independently.

Full-Time | On-Site | Competitive Pay DOE

About Us:
We are a well-established Phoenix law firm seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our administrative team. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and experienced in law-firm or professional-services accounting. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the daily financial operations of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Management

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy
• Prepare monthly financial reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, check runs, and expense reimbursements
• Manage billing cycles, including generating and sending invoices
• Track and follow up on outstanding receivables
• Maintain organized documentation for all AP/AR transactions

Law Firm Billing (Leeds Billing)

• Prepare and process Leeds billing (LEDES format) for applicable clients
• Review time entries for accuracy and compliance with client guidelines
• Resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with attorneys and staff

Additional Duties

• Assist with trust account reconciliation and compliance
• Support audit requests and coordinate with external accountants as needed
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve accounting workflows and processes

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Full-Charge bookkeeping or accounting experience (law firm experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing
• Experience with LEDES billing formats is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

Our firm represents businesses, insurers and professionals through efficient and effective litigation across Arizona and California. We are known for our extensive experience in the industry and civil litigation. Our practice encompasses litigation work in all areas, including personal and commercial litigation, construction defect, premises liability, products liability, bad faith, dram shop, professional liability and agribusiness. We are NOT your standard litigation firm - we make sure every team member can succeed between 9 and 5 and offer opportunities to excel 24/7!

Company Description

Our firm represents businesses, insurers and professionals through efficient and effective litigation across Arizona and California. We are known for our extensive experience in the industry and civil litigation. Our practice encompasses litigation work in all areas, including personal and commercial litigation, construction defect, premises liability, products liability, bad faith, dram shop, professional liability and agribusiness. We are NOT your standard litigation firm - we make sure every team member can succeed between 9 and 5 and offer opportunities to excel 24/7!