Staff Accountant

Mid-sized law office that specializes in injury cases seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm, using QuickBooks entering invoices and doing check runs. They will also have experience negotiating settlement payments to lien holders.

Responsibilities

• Support office manager with all accounting functions

• Enter invoices into QuickBooks

• Perform check runs of approximately 300 checks per month

• Manage two accounts – General operating account and client cost account

• Settlement check reconciliations including negotiating amounts to be paid with lien holders

• Manage relationship with payroll vendor maintaining proper deductions like 401k, etc.

• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and maintaining customer accounts.

• Support corporate accounting functions, including month-end close processes and journal entries.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies related to financial reporting.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Proven experience in accounting in a law firm.

• Strong understanding of debits and credits, as well as general ledger management.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for effective collaboration across departments.