Certified Public Accountant

Job description:

Company Overview
A Joliet-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal support to clients. The firm values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of its operations.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial records, ensure accurate bookkeeping, and support the firm’s financial health through precise accounting practices. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and passionate about maintaining financial integrity within a dynamic legal environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks.

Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation.

Manage accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently to ensure timely payments and collections.

Perform all 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 IOLTA trust account

Process credit card transactions

Work up and make bank deposits for the operating and IOLTA accounts

Assist with payroll functions and insurance processing

Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify data accuracy.

Prepare detailed financial reports, including budgeting, account analysis, and financial report writing for internal review.

Handle payroll processing with precision while ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Support governmental accounting requirements and assist with tax preparation activities when needed.

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar field

CPA certification

Proven experience in law firm accounting or similar environments.

Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of GAAP standards, double-entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, and journal entries.

Experience with bank reconciliation, account reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation processes.

Knowledge of law firm accounting practices and tax experience is a plus.

Ability to perform 10 key typing efficiently for data entry tasks.

Prior experience in public accounting or technical accounting roles is highly desirable.