Bookkeeper

Description

West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm known for its aggressive litigation approach and proven trial results. With over $2 billion recovered for our clients, we handle complex, high-stakes cases against major corporations and insurance companies. 

Position Overview 

West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting high-volume accounting operations, and ensuring transactions are recorded and categorized efficiently across the organization. 

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience in a high-volume transaction environment, with a strong understanding of intercompany accounting, payroll journal entries, and departmental and class-based accounting within QuickBooks Online. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online (QBO) in a high-volume transaction environment 
• Record, categorize, and reconcile a significant volume of financial transactions accurately and efficiently
• Utilize uploads and mass categorization tools to efficiently process and update transactions within QuickBooks Online
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, including Due To/Due From accounts 
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and ensure appropriate allocation and reconciliation
• Maintain accurate accounting across multiple departments and classes within QuickBooks Online
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed
• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure financial records are accurate and current 
• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and finance team on accounting initiatives and reporting needs
• Support additional bookkeeping and accounting functions as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online in a high-volume transaction environment required 
• Demonstrated experience using uploads and mass categorization within QuickBooks Online 
• Strong experience recording and reconciling intercompany Due To/Due From transactions 
• Experience preparing and posting payroll journal entries 
• Experience working with multiple departments and classes within QuickBooks Online 
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience using conditional formulas 
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, reconciliations, and general ledger activity 
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills 
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion 

West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off and sick leave.