Grow a Career with Keating O'Gara Nedved and Peter P.C.

FISCAL MANAGER (FULL TIME/LEAD BOOKKEEPER)

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to perform the billing, bookkeeping and accounting functions of the firm. This position requires an experienced and accomplished person with strong bookkeeping and computer knowledge. The position requires skills and experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and Tabs3 software (or other accounting/billing system software) as well as Microsoft Office Products. Knowledge of legal terms and law firm billing is helpful, but not necessary.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Must have at least 2+ years' bookkeeping experience as a full-charge bookkeeper with responsibilities including client billing in a law or professional service firm environment.
• Must have successfully completed coursework in bookkeeping/accounting. An associate degree in bookkeeping/accounting is required; a more advanced degree is desirable.
• Must have experience with Tabs3 software or other accounting/billing system software as well as Microsoft Office Products.
• Must possess strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Strong understanding of English grammar.

Duties

• Perform daily bookkeeping functions.
• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
• Perform client billing functions and other accounts receivable functions.
• Pay vendor bills and manage accounts payable.
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and client costs in billing and accounting systems.
• Perform all data entry of cash receipts and disbursements for the trust account in the accounting systems.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Work up and make bank deposits for the operating and trust accounts.
• Perform all pension plan administration duties including pension calculations, tracking deadlines and sending vital notifications to plan participants.
• Onboard new hires.
• Perform firm’s conflict checks and client matter set up.
• Provide all required financial reports to the firm owners monthly.
• Maintain a filing system for financial documents.
• Coordinate with the firm's accountant(s).

Job Type: Full-time (37.5-40+ hrs. per week)

Required education: Associate degree at a minimum; a more advanced degree is desirable

Required experience: Bookkeeping: 2 years minimum

Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with experience.