Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accountant
Beachwood, Ohio (Witkes Law Firm, LLC) — or remote / hybrid as agreed
About Us
Witkes Law Firm is a growing Ohio-based litigation and collections law firm, specializing in personal injury, trust & estates, asset recovery / debt collection, and related legal services. We pride ourselves on intelligent and meaningful representation, ethical practices, and efficient operations.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accountant to manage financial records, ensure accuracy in accounting, support budgeting, and assist in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be proactive, understand legal industry financial practices where relevant, and be comfortable working in a small to mid-sized law-firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
● Maintain accurate general ledger entries, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll entries.
● Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and ensure timely payments.
● Reconcile bank statements and trust accounts (if applicable) on a regular basis.
● Assist with billing and invoicing clients; monitor aging of receivables and follow up as needed.
● Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for review by firm management.
● Support budget preparation and financial forecasting.
● Ensure compliance with relevant tax, legal, and accounting standards; assist with preparation of materials for tax filings and audits.
● Implement, maintain, and/or improve internal financial controls and bookkeeping systems.
● Liaise with external accountants, payroll providers, and possibly with legal compliance or trust accounting requirements.
● Maintain confidentiality of all financial, personnel, and client information.
Required Qualifications
● Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
● Proven bookkeeping / accounting experience (3+ years preferred), ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.
● Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and practices.
● Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, or similar), Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables).
● Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
● Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
● Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Desired Skills / Plus● Experience with legal / trust accounting or handling matters unique to law firms.
● Familiarity with billing in law firms (timekeeping & invoicing software).
● Experience preparing for audits.
● Good judgment and integrity; ability to handle sensitive / confidential info.
● Initiative: ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
Time Commitment● Part-time: approximately 10-20 hours per week; days/times flexible but must align with business needs.
● Some remote work possible if local and for certain tasks; but must be able to attend in-office for key financial processes, meetings, reconciliations, etc.
Compensation● $25-$35/hr dependent on experience.
● Flexible schedule, etc.) as determined by firm policy.
...outcomes and reducing system cost burdens. Role Description This is a full-time role for an Advanced Practice Provider/Nurse Practitioner, with openings in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville. Key responsibilities include providing primary and preventative medical...
...deep understanding of the subject matter. Gather market intelligence and continuously strive to be an industry leading thinker. Manage and coordinate multiple opportunities and work efforts with other team members in an organized, flawless manner. Requirements...
...ANEUVO is developing breakthrough neuromodulation devices and bioelectronic medicine to treat diseases... ...manufacturing team in producing high-quality medical devices. You will be responsible for operating equipment, assembling components, inspecting products, and ensuring...
...processes ~ Experience integrating with REST APIs ~ Strong grasp of mobile performance optimization, offline-first design, and UI/UX best practices ~ Comfortable working across the stack with backend engineers when needed ~ Bonus: experience with e-commerce or...
.... ~ UNCAPPED commission, starting in the first week of training ~ Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options ~ Tuition reimbursement ~ Extensive growth opportunities and a long track record of internal promotions to back it up ~401k plan with employer match...