Fractional Legal Bookkeeper (Full Time Role)
SMB Team • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted: July 20, 2026
Job Description
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SMB Team will never solicit personal information, request equipment purchases, or send checks as part of our hiring process. All legitimate communication comes exclusively from @smbteam.com email addresses. If you receive outreach from any other domain (such as smbteam.us or similar), please disregard it and report it to [email protected].
SMB Team is seeking an internal, FULL TIME HIRE who will serve in a client facing Legal Bookkeeper role for our Bookkeeping clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and enjoys being in a client facing role. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned bookkeeping professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
📈 An opportunity to be a part of the #1 Fastest Growing Legal Marketing & Coaching Company in the U.S.
🦷 BENEFITS – We pay for 75% of your Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
💰 BONUSES - An opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance.
☀️ UNLIMITED VACATION TIME - We encourage you to take time to recharge so you can be your best here at work.
💡 EDUCATION – Team member education and learning budget on courses, events and books.
🌴 FUN – Company activities, outings, and retreats.
💲 INVESTMENTS – Simple IRA WITH a 3% Match.
💻 WORK STYLE – WFH or come to the office. The choice is yours!
The Law Firm Bookkeeper role is $27 per hour. This is a 40 hour a week role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for 10-15 bookkeeping law firm clients.
- Assist with the onboarding and setup for new bookkeeping clients and ensure a smooth experience.
- Maintain high-quality month end processes and procedures to make sure our clients are receiving accurate books.
- Handle everything from daily data entry to multi-month messy IOLTA trust cleanups and partner-facing calls. Billing portals (Clio, etc.), bank/CC accounts, accounts payable, and final, self-reviewed financial reporting packages. Includes optional payroll, AP/1099 reporting if required.
- Immediately able to perform unassisted in balancing complex legal tech stacks and regulatory trust tracking (3-way reconciliations).
- Other duties could include assisting in the sale of this service, assisting with identifying opportunities for additional services when appropriate, and encouraging client participation in educational events and firm initiatives.
- 4+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience within a professional services environment. Direct legal bookkeeping experience is non-negotiable.
- Dedication to the client experience (internal and external customers)
- Experience managing at least 10 accounts at once
- Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
- Proven ability to balance a balance sheet, manage fixed assets, execute accrual/adjusting entries, and untangle trust accounts.
- Direct legal vertical experience (IOLTA trust compliance and legal software); manage daily synchronization and mapping between core cloud accounting ecosystems and legal practice management/billing software
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Clio (or equivalent legal tech platforms).
- Ability to learn new technology and bookkeeping systems quickly (experience with multiple is a plus!)
- High level of attention to detail - able to spot needles in haystacks
- Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent senior-level accounting field experience.
Additional Content
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SMB Team will never solicit personal information, request equipment purchases, or send checks as part of our hiring process. All legitimate communication comes exclusively from @smbteam.com email addresses. If you receive outreach from any other domain (such as smbteam.us or similar), please disregard it and report it to [email protected].
SMB Team is seeking an internal, FULL TIME HIRE who will serve in a client facing Legal Bookkeeper role for our Bookkeeping clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and enjoys being in a client facing role. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned bookkeeping professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
📈 An opportunity to be a part of the #1 Fastest Growing Legal Marketing & Coaching Company in the U.S.
🦷 BENEFITS – We pay for 75% of your Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
💰 BONUSES - An opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance.
☀️ UNLIMITED VACATION TIME - We encourage you to take time to recharge so you can be your best here at work.
💡 EDUCATION – Team member education and learning budget on courses, events and books.
🌴 FUN – Company activities, outings, and retreats.
💲 INVESTMENTS – Simple IRA WITH a 3% Match.
💻 WORK STYLE – WFH or come to the office. The choice is yours!
The Law Firm Bookkeeper role is $27 per hour. This is a 40 hour a week role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for 10-15 bookkeeping law firm clients.
- Assist with the onboarding and setup for new bookkeeping clients and ensure a smooth experience.
- Maintain high-quality month end processes and procedures to make sure our clients are receiving accurate books.
- Handle everything from daily data entry to multi-month messy IOLTA trust cleanups and partner-facing calls. Billing portals (Clio, etc.), bank/CC accounts, accounts payable, and final, self-reviewed financial reporting packages. Includes optional payroll, AP/1099 reporting if required.
- Immediately able to perform unassisted in balancing complex legal tech stacks and regulatory trust tracking (3-way reconciliations).
- Other duties could include assisting in the sale of this service, assisting with identifying opportunities for additional services when appropriate, and encouraging client participation in educational events and firm initiatives.
- 4+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience within a professional services environment. Direct legal bookkeeping experience is non-negotiable.
- Dedication to the client experience (internal and external customers)
- Experience managing at least 10 accounts at once
- Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
- Proven ability to balance a balance sheet, manage fixed assets, execute accrual/adjusting entries, and untangle trust accounts.
- Direct legal vertical experience (IOLTA trust compliance and legal software); manage daily synchronization and mapping between core cloud accounting ecosystems and legal practice management/billing software
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Clio (or equivalent legal tech platforms).
- Ability to learn new technology and bookkeeping systems quickly (experience with multiple is a plus!)
- High level of attention to detail - able to spot needles in haystacks
- Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent senior-level accounting field experience.