Bookkeeper

As a Bookkeeper at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, you will be responsible for managing daily financial operations, overseeing trust accounting, managing expenses, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leading a small accounting team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the firm's financial health and facilitating growth.

While a degree in Accounting or Business Management is not required, it will be considered for compensation. Candidates should have a proven track record of at least three years in accounting, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in software like QuickBooks is essential.

The culture at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys promotes teamwork, integrity, and personal accountability. As a Bookkeeper, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where collaboration is valued, ensuring you have all the resources needed to succeed in your role.

As a Bookkeeper at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, you will primarily utilize QuickBooks and case management software to process transactions effectively. Proficiency in these tools will greatly enhance your efficiency in managing financial operations.

Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys offers various career growth and development opportunities for Bookkeepers. You will have the chance to lead a small team, participate in training programs, and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your skills in the accounting field.

In your response, emphasize your proficiency in software such as QuickBooks or Xero, providing specific examples of how you have utilized these tools to manage accounts payable, receivable, or budgeting in your previous roles.

Share your understanding of trust accounting principles and your past responsibility in managing client funds, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling disbursements accurately.

Discuss any methods or systems you have implemented to maintain accuracy in your financial reporting, such as checklist protocols, cross-referencing data, or utilizing software features.

Highlight your time management and organizational skills. You could mention using prioritization, task management tools, or creating to-do lists to ensure all financial tasks are completed timely.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing clear communication and collaborative problem-solving to reach a consensus while maintaining a positive professional relationship.

Provide a specific example demonstrating your analytical skills, detailing how you identified the opportunity, the steps you took to address it, and the positive impact it had on your previous organization.

Discuss your dedication to continued education, such as attending workshops, webinars, or professional courses, and engaging with professional accounting associations.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration among departments, stating that teamwork enhances accuracy, efficiency, and comprehension of financial duties in a law firm context.

Share a specific situation, detailing the problem, your thought process to analyze it, the actionable steps you took, and the successful outcome.

Articulate your admiration for the firm’s commitment to client service, your enthusiasm for being part of a collaborative team, and your eagerness to contribute to the financial health of a firm that makes a meaningful impact.