[Hiring] Legal Accountant @Prestige Accounting & Consulting

Role Description

Do you have a passion for numbers and analyzing reports? Prestige Accounting & Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to join our team, with a strong emphasis on law firm accounting. This is a client-facing role requiring a professional who understands the nuances of law firm accounting and is committed to accuracy, timeliness, and ethical handling of trust accounts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our law firm clients by managing their bookkeeping processes, paying vendors, cleaning up IOLTA accounts, and ensuring full compliance with state bar trust accounting regulations.

Trust Accounting & IOLTA Management

• Accurately manage client trust accounts (IOLTA) for multiple law firm clients, ensuring full compliance with state bar requirements.
• Record and reconcile all IOLTA transactions, including deposits, disbursements, and transfers.
• Perform three-way reconciliations monthly and prepare documentation for audit readiness.

General Law Firm Bookkeeping

• Handle all aspects of law firm bookkeeping, including client billing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll journal entries, and data entry.
• Review and oversee client billing functions using platforms like CosmoLex, TimeSlips, or similar software.
• Enter all client costs and receipts into billing and accounting systems accurately and promptly.

Financial Reporting & Support

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and custom reports to firm owners.
• Coordinate with external CPAs and tax professionals during monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records for each client.

Software & Systems Management

• Manage and update accounting and billing systems, including QuickBooks Online, CosmoLex, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Provide support and guidance to clients on how to use these systems effectively, when necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of law firm accounting.
• Experience with IOLTA management.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and CosmoLex.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.