Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Accountant – Part-Time

Job overview

The Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Accountant – Part-Time role is onsite in Chicago, IL, for approximately two to three full days per week, with flexible scheduling. Pay is $35–$45 per hour based on experience. The role supports the day-to-day financial operations of three commonly owned businesses in regulated and confidentiality-sensitive fields. The bookkeeper maintains accurate, current, and audit-ready records in QuickBooks Online and prepares financial statements and supporting documentation for an outside accounting firm. The role handles bookkeeping and reconciliations, including attorney trust account records, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

What you'll do

• Maintain financial records for three businesses in QuickBooks Online
• record and categorize income and expenses
• reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• perform three-way attorney trust account reconciliations and maintain client ledgers
• process accounts payable and receivable as needed
• maintain vendor records and payment schedules
• prepare financial statements
• organize year-end documentation
• coordinate with the outside accounting firm
• protect confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-charge bookkeeper

accountant

part-time

chicago il

onsite

$35–$45/hr

quickbooks online

iolta reconciliation

accounts payable

accounts receivable

financial statements

confidential records

flexible scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Open to W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor; payroll, sales/use tax, and tax preparation are handled externally and are not part of this position.

About the employer

Klain and Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.