Payroll Accountant
Pavago
Bookkeeper – QuickBooks
Exclusively Remote
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Maintain and manage the firms general ledger using QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, client billing, and reconciliation of all bank and trust accounts
- Prepare and manage trust account reconciliations in accordance with legal accounting rules and regulations
- Process client invoices, retainers, and settlements while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, generating balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports
- Support management with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
- Ensure compliance with tax filings, audits, and financial reporting requirements
- Collaborate closely with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure financial records align with case activity and client accounts
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive financial data
- Assist with process improvements and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a legal firm environment
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)
- Strong understanding of trust accounting and legal compliance requirements
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and legal industry financial procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools/software
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree preferred)
- Experience working with attorneys or legal billing systems (e.g., Clio, TimeSolv, or similar) is highly advantageous.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
bookkeepingaccountingtrust accountingGAAPfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingcash flow analysisreconciliationclient billing
Soft skills
attention to detailaccuracyorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration
Certifications
bookkeeping qualificationaccounting qualificationDiplomaDegree
