Accountant — IOLTA Experience Required

About the Role

LegalEdge Services LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant with law firm accounting experience and hands-on IOLTA experience to support our financial operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate trust and operating account records, performing reconciliations, supporting billing and accounts receivable, and helping ensure the firm's financial records are accurate and properly maintained.

IOLTA/legal trust accounting experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IOLTA and client trust account records. Perform regular bank, client ledger, and three-way reconciliations. Monitor trust balances and investigate discrepancies. Accurately record deposits, disbursements, transfers, and other transactions. Ensure proper separation of client trust funds and firm operating funds. Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections. Assist with monthly and year-end financial close. Prepare financial reports and accounting reconciliations. Maintain organized accounting and supporting documentation. Assist with audits and financial reviews. Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies. Work with attorneys, management, and staff on financial matters. Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm financial information.

Required Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience. Hands-on IOLTA/legal trust accounting experience. Experience with bank and account reconciliations. Understanding of client trust accounting and three-way reconciliations. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work 100% onsite in Los Angeles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm or legal services accounting experience. Experience with legal billing. QuickBooks or other accounting software experience. Experience with legal practice-management or billing platforms. CPA or other accounting credentials.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is accurate, organized, analytical, proactive, and accountable. You should be comfortable working independently, identifying problems, and following issues through to resolution.

Because this position involves client trust funds, integrity, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.

Compensation & Location

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite, full-time.

10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1290Los Angeles, CA 90024

How to Apply

Please submit your resume highlighting your accounting experience, IOLTA/trust accounting experience, accounting software experience, and any law firm or legal services background.

IOLTA experience is required. This is an onsite position in Los Angeles, CA.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Please share your accounting experience, IOLTA/trust accounting experience, accounting software experience, and any law firm or legal services background.

Work Location: In person