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A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$52,642 / year median in New Jersey
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Bookkeeper at McGovern Legal Services, LLC. Bookkeeper at McGovern Legal Services, LLC. in Milltown, New Jersey Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time Seeking Bookkeeper for a growing 11-lawyer, 25-person firm. Firm requires a well-organized and detail oriented individual to perform the billing and accounting functions of the firm. Strong accounting skills and computer knowledge required plus at least two years' experience in a law firm or another professional service firm environment. We are looking for a start date after September 15, 2026.
- Must have at least 2+ years' experience as a full-charge bookkeeper/accountant with responsibilities including client billing in a law or professional service firm environment.
- Must have successfully completed coursework in accounting. An associate degree in accounting is desirable.
- Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
- Experience with law firm billing or other professional service firm (Cosmolex, TABS or similar software) accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) as well as Microsoft Office Products.
- Must possess strong administrative, communication and organizational skills.
- Should offer a professional appearance and manner.
- Perform all bookkeeping functions
- Perform all functions related to entry of cash receipts, client costs, billing with accounting systems
- Perform all functions related to cash receipts and disbursements for the IOLTA trust account
- Reconcile bank statements
- Work up and make bank deposits for the firm's accounts
- Handle payroll
- Provide all required financial reports to firm administration on a monthly basis
- Coordinate with the firms outside accountants
- Provide general management and oversight of the accounting systems
- Handle W-2 requests and 1099's at year end.
- Process Form 5500 on annual basis
- Create firm budget on yearly basis Great benefits package.
Must live within 40 minutes of North Brunswick.
Salary:
$85,000-$90,000 per year.
Benefits
- Legal Services
- Dental Insurance