Bookkeeper

Company: John F. Waldron Law Firm
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title Bookkeeper Reports To John Waldron HR Matters – Oralia Waldron Job Overview A law office bookkeeper manages a law firm's financial records, focusing on specialized tasks like client billing. They ensure compliance with handling accounts payable/receivable. Responsibilities and Duties • Daily Transaction Management: Accurately record accounts receivable using QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop. • Bank & Credit Reconciliation: Identify and resolve discrepancies. • Accounts Receivable (A/R): Generate and send customer invoices, texts and calls to track payments, and follow up on overdue balances. • Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements. • Compliance & Tax Prep: Organize financial documentation for monthly expense reports, annual tax filings, and support accounting documentation (receipts).during audits. • Generate and analyze monthly financial reports. • Maintain books audit-ready and compliant with best practices. • Ensuring financial transactions' accuracy • Recording daily transactions (client billings, payments, etc.) • Posting debits and credits to the general ledger and CampLegal • Preparing invoices and processing payments Required Skills and Qualifications • 3 years of previous experience in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience in the legal industry (preferable) • Bilingual: English & Spanish (preferable). • Excellent organizational and communication abilities. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and proactively flag issues. • Professional, trustworthy, and highly reliable. • Attention to Detail: Extremely detail-oriented in data entry to prevent errors that could impact financial health or legal compliance. • Data Accuracy: Meticulously recording and categorizing transactions. • Time Management: Meeting tight, recurring deadlines for billing and reconciliations. • H.S. diploma or equivalent, some college preferred - bachelor’s degree is a plus • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting software, and must have Quickbooks Online experience and knowledge. • Ability to multi-task and be flexible/adaptable. • Excellent critical thinking skills. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality & have a professional demeanor. • Preparation of IRS Forms, i.e. 1099, W-2, W-9, 1040 & 2848 Preferred Qualifications and Skills • Multi-tasking • Strong work ethic • Culturally competent and emotionally intelligent • Deadline management • Managing a high-volume phone (phone calls and text messages) Education and Experience • High School Diploma or GED • College degree preferred • Immigration Law experience preferred Job Type Full-Time 40-hour work week. M-F, 8a-5p, with 1-hour lunch

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