Full Charge Bookkeeper - Hr Generalist

Seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR Generalist to manage the firm's financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR Generalist will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

Comprehensive benefits package available.

$70,000 - $85,000 DOE

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the firm, including accounts payable, operating and trust accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Process payroll, including calculating employee hours, preparing payroll tax reports, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
• Prepare financial reports, including monthly financial statements, cash flow projections, and budget variance analyses.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and monitor budget performance throughout the year.
• Assist with, approve, and audit settlement statements prior to disbursement
• Coordinate with external accountants or auditors for year-end financial reporting and tax preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the firm's management team to provide financial insights and recommendations for business decisions.

Recruiting Retaining Top Talent

• Create and maintain employment ads
• Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships
• Review applications, conduct initial interviews
• Run background and reference checks

Onboarding

• Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees
• Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.

Benefits

• Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments.
• Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages.
• Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA.
• Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed.
• Employee Relations

• Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires.
• Assist in internal employee dispute resolution.
• Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues.
• Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts.
• Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc.
• Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews
• Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO
• Monitor employee morale and company culture

Compliance

• Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation.
• Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information.

Administrative

• Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc.
• Assist in developing employee training materials
• Assist in planning employee events and celebrations
• Assist with payroll processing
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or a related field (preferred) or equivalent work related experience.
• Proven experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR Generalist or similar role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., EXCEL, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Execution and development of internal controls.
• SHRM certification a plus.

Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.