Bilingual Legal Bookkeeper

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A BILINGUAL LEGAL BOOKKEEPER

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Role Overview

Job Duck is seeking a meticulous and service-focused Bilingual Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of a litigation law firm. In this role, you will maintain accurate financial records, manage essential bookkeeping activities, and help ensure that financial information is complete, timely, and reliable. You will work closely with members of the finance team while processing transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting billing, and preparing preliminary financial information. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing detailed financial responsibilities with minimal supervision. This opportunity is well suited for someone who communicates professionally, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [PST][PDT] (United States of America)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Maintaining accurate information across accounting, CRM, email, and calendar systems.
• Communicating professionally with internal team members and, when necessary, clients via email.
• Collecting, compiling, and summarizing financial data to prepare reports as needed.
• Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, tracking outstanding balances, and following up with clients regarding amounts owed.
• Reconciling operating, trust, and other bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining an accurate, complete, and up-to-date general ledger.
• Managing assigned financial deadlines and completing responsibilities independently without frequent reminders.
• Maintaining professional and technical proficiency to ensure financial reports are timely, accurate, and consistent.
• Supporting trust administration and billing functions.
• Collaborating primarily with internal team members while handling limited client calls as needed.
• Compiling and providing financial data required for twice-monthly payroll processing.
• Entering adjusting journal entries and assisting with the preparation of preliminary financial statements.
• Processing accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and recording approved payments.
• Recording financial data and transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online.
• Maintaining accurate financial records for the firm’s operating and trust accounts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least three years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Previous bookkeeping experience within a litigation law firm preferred.
• At least three years of experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Familiarity with law firm trust accounting and trust account reconciliation.
• Advanced English communication skills, particularly for professional email correspondence.
• Experience using QuickBooks Online, Lawmatics, RingCentral, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What’s In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from 1015 USD to 1100 USD
• Paid time off.
• 100% Remote, Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

Ready to dive in? Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions!

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.