Accepting new law firm clients · 100% Remote

Your trust accounts,
handled correctly.

Most bookkeepers won't touch IOLTA accounts — and the ones who try often get it wrong. Zeno Books LLC handles law firm bookkeeping the right way: three-way reconciliation every month, client ledgers maintained, and Clio integration if you use it.

⚖️ IOLTA Trust Accounting 🔗 Clio Integration ☁️ 100% Remote 🎓 BA Accounting · MBA ✅ Three-Way Reconciliation
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Rudy J. Ordonez
Zeno Books LLC · Law Firm Bookkeeper
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Operating AccountReconciled ✓
IOLTA Trust AccountBalanced ✓
Client LedgersUp to date ✓
Clio SyncConnected ✓
Three-Way ReconComplete ✓
What's Included

Everything your
practice needs.

No guessing, no partial work. Every engagement covers the full picture — operating accounts, trust accounts, and reporting.

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Operating account reconciled, every transaction categorized, bank feeds connected. Your books are current when you need them — not scrambled at tax time.

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Financial Reports

Monthly P&L and balance sheet in plain language. Know what the firm earned, what it spent, and where it stands — without decoding a spreadsheet.

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Clio Integration

If you use Clio for matter management, I work with it directly. Trust records and matter billing stay in sync — no manual reconciling between systems.

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CPA Coordination

Your accountant gets direct access to clean, organized books. Tax preparation and year-end reviews stop being a fire drill — the records are ready when they need them.

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QBO Setup & Cleanup

Inheriting a mess from a prior bookkeeper — or starting fresh? I'll configure QuickBooks correctly for a law firm before building anything on top of it.

Why It Matters

Trust accounts aren't
like regular books.

The recordkeeping requirements are specific. The stakes — bar discipline, malpractice exposure, client harm — are real. Most bookkeepers don't specialize in this. Zeno Books LLC does.

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Three-Way Reconciliation

Every month, all three must agree before the books close.

  • Bank statement balance
  • QuickBooks trust account balance
  • Sum of all individual client ledgers
  • Any discrepancy is found and resolved before closing
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Client Ledger Integrity

Every client's funds tracked individually — not pooled and guessed.

  • Individual ledger for each active matter
  • Deposits and disbursements recorded accurately
  • Earned fees properly transferred to operating
  • Retainer balances always visible
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The Details That Trip Firms Up

Common trust account errors that audits catch:

  • Commingling firm funds with client funds
  • Withdrawing fees before they're earned
  • Missing or delayed reconciliations
  • Unrecorded disbursements
  • No documentation trail for state bar review
How It Works

Simple to start.

From first conversation to clean books — typically within two weeks.

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Free Consultation

30 minutes. Tell me about your practice, your trust accounts, and your current setup. I'll tell you honestly if I can help.

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Custom Proposal

A flat-rate quote based on your actual situation — number of matters, transaction volume, cleanup needed. No vague packages.

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Onboarding

I get access to QuickBooks and Clio, connect bank feeds, and address any historical issues before we go live.

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Monthly Rhythm

Reconciled books, maintained ledgers, and a monthly report — delivered every month without you chasing anyone.

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Rudy J. Ordonez
Owner · Zeno Books LLC
Law Firm Bookkeeper
BA Accounting MBA IOLTA Clio QuickBooks Online
📍 Fully Remote — serving law firms in any state, any time zone.
12+
Years accounting management experience
MBA
Masters in Business Administration
100%
Remote — any state, any time zone
About

One bookkeeper.
Your accounts.

Zeno Books LLC is a solo practice. When you hire me, you work with me — not a rotating associate who has to relearn your matter structure every quarter. I know your accounts because I'm the one doing them every month.

I hold a BA in Accounting and an MBA, with 12+ years of accounting management experience. I work with law firms specifically because trust accounting requires expertise that most bookkeepers don't have — and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious.

I work with Clio directly, so your matter billing and trust records stay synchronized. If you have a question, you hear back from me — not a support inbox.

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FAQ

Common questions
from attorneys.

Do you handle IOLTA accounts specifically, or just general bookkeeping?
IOLTA trust accounting is a core specialty — not a side service. That means three-way reconciliation every month, individual client ledgers for every active matter, and proper separation of earned vs. unearned funds. It's done correctly every time, not just when an audit is coming.
We use Clio for case management. Does that work with your service?
Yes — I work with Clio directly. Matter billing, trust account activity, and client ledger data stay synchronized with QuickBooks Online. You're not manually reconciling between two systems.
Our trust account records are behind. Can you do a cleanup?
Yes. I offer one-time cleanup engagements to bring trust records current and resolve any discrepancies before moving to a monthly routine. I'll give you a clear scope and timeline before we begin. The sooner you address it, the less there is to untangle.
How does this work if we're not in the same state?
Everything runs through QuickBooks Online, Clio, and secure document sharing. All of my current law firm clients are remote — no office visits, no geographic restriction. I serve attorneys in any state.
We already have a CPA. Why do we also need a bookkeeper?
Your CPA handles tax preparation and strategic advice. I maintain the monthly records that make their work accurate. For law firms, that includes trust account documentation that CPAs typically don't manage. Different roles — both necessary.
What does the monthly deliverable look like?
Reconciled operating and trust accounts, updated client ledgers, a three-way reconciliation report, and a monthly P&L. Everything is in QuickBooks Online with full access for you and your CPA at any time.
Get in Touch

Let's talk about
your practice.

Whether you're a solo attorney handling your own books or a small firm that's outgrown DIY — reach out and let's see if we're a fit. No commitment, no pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about your trust accounts.

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Email: Rudy@zenobooks.com
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Reply within one business day — from me, directly.
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