Hiring: Bookkeeper

ON-SITE (MetroWest-area, Massachusetts) |
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, PART TIME

The Ness Brand Studio is helping a client search for a reliable, detail oriented Part Time Bookkeeper to provide ongoing bookkeeping and trust accounting support.

This is a small, flexible role for an experienced bookkeeper who is comfortable working independently, understands the financial operations of a law office, and has specific experience with QuickBooks and Massachusetts attorney trust accounting requirements.

This opportunity is for you if:

  • You have professional bookkeeping experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment

  • You are highly organized and exceptionally detail oriented

  • You are comfortable working with QuickBooks and maintaining accurate financial records

  • You have a working knowledge of Massachusetts attorney trust accounting requirements, including IOLTA and client matter ledgers

  • You understand the importance of keeping client trust funds completely separate from firm operating funds

  • You have experience reconciling bank accounts and identifying discrepancies

  • You are comfortable working independently with minimal oversight

  • You are responsive, reliable and able to communicate clearly with a small professional office

  • You understand that confidentiality and discretion are essential when working with client financial information

  • You have an interest in establishing a consistent, ongoing working relationship rather than taking on a one time bookkeeping project

Bonus points if:

  • You have previous experience bookkeeping for a Massachusetts law firm

  • You have experience with real estate transactions, conveyancing or loan closings

  • You have experience maintaining or reconciling IOLTA or other attorney trust accounts

  • You are familiar with Massachusetts Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15

  • You have experience working with closing statements, escrow funds or other real estate related financial records

  • You have experience identifying and resolving discrepancies between QuickBooks, bank statements and client matter ledgers

What you’ll be doing:

  • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks for an experienced attorney

  • Reconciling operating and trust accounts

  • Maintaining accurate records related to client trust funds

  • Reviewing client matter ledgers and identifying discrepancies or unusual activity

  • Assisting with required trust account reconciliations

  • Recording deposits, disbursements and other financial transactions accurately and promptly

  • Reviewing transactions associated with real estate and loan closings

  • Ensuring bookkeeping records remain organized and current

  • Communicating any discrepancies, missing documentation or questions to the attorney promptly

  • Providing general bookkeeping support as needed

  • Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding client, transaction and financial information

Requirements:

  • Previous professional bookkeeping experience

  • Strong proficiency with QuickBooks

  • Demonstrated understanding of Massachusetts attorney trust accounting requirements

  • Experience with bank reconciliations

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to work independently and meet agreed upon deadlines

  • Excellent communication and professionalism

  • High level of discretion when handling confidential financial and client information

This is an approximately 10 hour per month position, with some variation depending on transaction volume and the needs of the office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a flexible monthly schedule and interested in a long term working relationship. Compensation will be based on experience and the scope of the role.