Staff Accountant

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a Staff Accountant at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Record and review journal entries, including accruals and other period-end adjustments, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, bank activity, and supporting subledgers, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by preparing schedules and validating accounting data.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities when additional accounting assistance is needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations, reporting schedules, and supporting analyses for internal stakeholders and audit requests.
• Help uphold compliance with accounting policies, financial controls, and applicable reporting standards.
• Assist with financial statement support, including review of fluctuations and follow-up on variance explanations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to investigate issues, correct errors, and strengthen accounting workflows.
• Support audit, tax, and special project activities, including work related to corporate tax and sales tax requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience is preferred in a corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and the fundamentals of financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Exposure to tax-related work, including corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support, is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.