Bookkeeper (IMMEDIATE START)

We are a small, fully remote patent law firm seeking an experienced contract bookkeeper who can **start immediately**, preferably **today or tomorrow** and work this weekend, to provide temporary support while we hire a permanent replacement. Our bookkeeper recently departed, and we are looking for someone who can jump in quickly, work directly with the owner of the firm, and help keep our accounting operations running smoothly. We anticipate this engagement lasting approximately **1-2 weeks**, though there may be an opportunity for additional work if needed. Our books are in reasonably good condition. This is not a cleanup project. We simply need an experienced professional who can get up to speed quickly and maintain continuity during the transition. Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero and Excel * Process invoices and record transactions * Perform bank and account reconciliations * Assist with payroll and month-end bookkeeping activities as needed * Maintain our law firm's trust account and trust ledger * Work directly with the firm owner to organize current bookkeeping processes * Help establish a clean and well-documented handoff for our permanent bookkeeper Requirements * Significant bookkeeping experience * Strong working knowledge of Xero * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Available to **start immediately** * Available to work **this weekend** ** Bonus Qualifications** * Experience with law firm bookkeeping