Job description

December 4th, 2022

RE: Seeking Law Firm Accountant/Bookkeeper for Immediate Hire

Sherman Law Firm is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accountant for immediate hire. All applications may be received my mail; hand-delivery to 255 West Main Street Romney, West Virginia; or delivery via e-mail on Indeed.

Applications will be received December 5th through December 9th.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Romney, West Virginia

Compensation/Pay: Will reflect the candidate’s experience, ability, and other factors will be considered

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement contribution matching
• Flexible work schedule

Job Description and Functions:

The ideal candidate will be required to manage, carry out, and maintain the financial and accounting functions of the law firm and other related duties. This includes all aspects of accounting functions, including, but not limited to: billing, collections, accounts payable, taxes, financial reporting and analysis, and budgeting.

Ensure compliance with West Virginia trust accounting rules.

Maintain a high level of confidentially.

Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, monitoring cash flow and cash management, and identifying and implementing cost control initiatives. Manage relationships with local banks and other external parties with whom financial information may be exchanged. Develop, document, communicate and enforce policies and procedures relating to all financial functions and firm expense guidelines.

Respond to client and staff inquiries concerning invoices.

Process accounts receivable and accounts payable. Prepare staff and attorney payroll, run annual W-2’s and 1099’s and prepare tax filings.

Help with end-of-year audit by running and analyzing various financial reports. Manage general ledgers and prepare financial reports such as balance sheets and income and loss statements.

Experience and Job Position Requirements:

Preferably ten (10) years experience of internal accounting and booking experience.

Candidates with five (5) years’ experience may be considered and should have five (5) years relating bookkeeping, or related field experience at a law firm or accounting firm.

In depth knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting and case management programs. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe)

Ability to maintain strict confidentially handling financial data.

Must be highly organized self-starter, who is enthusiastic, able to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments, and able to work well with attorneys and staff at all levels in the organization. Must have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

About our Company

Sherman Law Firm has been serving the greater of the area of the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia since 1989. Areas our attorneys have served over the years consist of our local counties Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, Pendleton, and with occasional representation in Berkeley, Morgan, Pocahontas, and Randolph counties. Our law firm provides legal services in: Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Counsel for the Child Protective Services Proceedings, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and many other areas as well.

Our law firm has two locations in Romney and Moorefield, West Virginia. The attorneys areLawrence E. Sherman, Jr., and his son, Grant M. Sherman. Our office has a high volume of cases with most of our cliental is a mixture of retained work and representation through the Public Defender Services.

Applications will be received through December 9th, 2022.

Grant M. Sherman

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romney, WV 26757: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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