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Verified Pay check_circle $70000 - $90000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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Job Description

Job Description

The Legal Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Controller serves as a critical pillar of the firm’s business office. This role is designed for a detail-oriented financial professional who thrives in a versatile environment—balancing high-stakes fiduciary management with the operational "front-of-house" flow of a prestigious law office. You will manage the firm’s internal accounting, ensure rigorous IOTA compliance, and oversee the billing staff while acting as a primary professional point of contact for clients and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Fiduciary Oversight

  • Trust Accounting: Maintain and reconcile law firm Trust/IOTA accounts in strict compliance with applicable Bar rules and regulatory requirements.

  • Full-Cycle Accounting: Perform comprehensive bank and credit card reconciliations; maintain the firm’s general ledger and all accounting records.

  • Capital Flow: Manage accounts payable, coordinate partner distributions, and handle client retainers and funds with absolute precision.

  • Staff Supervision: Oversee and mentor the Bookkeeper/Billing Specialist, ensuring the accuracy of collections and billing cycles.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated bookkeeping and accounting experience specifically within a law firm environment.

  • Legal Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Trust/IOTA accounting and legal billing procedures.

  • Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion.

  • Technical Proficiency: * Big Plus: Hands-on experience with CARET 

    • Plus: Proficiency in QuickBooks and Timeslips.

Compensation & Premier Benefits
  • Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

  • Performance Rewards: Annual summer raises and year-end bonuses.

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage through Florida Blue.

  • Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% employer match.

  • Income Protection: Long-term disability and optional supplemental insurance.

  • Generous Time Off: 152 hours of PTO annually plus 11 paid firm holidays.



Sr. Bookkeeper / QuickBooks / Law Firm / Timeslips / Controller / Legal Billing ? Trust / IOTA

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $90,000.00


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Posting ID: 1295557760 Posted: 2026-09-10 Job Title: Legal Senior Bookkeeper