Accountant

BCG Attorney Search; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to assist in managing day-to-day accounting for multiple small companies. The role involves overseeing financial entries, reconciliations, and interfacing with third-party payroll providers. Candidates should have strong accounting skills, QuickBooks certification, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP required.
• QuickBooks Certified within 90 days of hire.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage general journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Assist CFO with monthly reporting and maintain financial controls.

Skills

GAAP

Accounting skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

QuickBooks Certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

Accountant (Outsourced Services) JOB TYPE: Full-Time / Part-Time JOB LOCATION: Virtual work from home CATEGORY: Finance and Accounting JOB SUMMARY: BCG Attorney Search is a legal recruiting firm placing attorneys across all types of law firms and practice areas. We are seeking an experienced accountant to assist with and manage the day-to-day accounting responsibilities for 10-12 small companies that fall under similar ownership. The accountant is expected to accurately manage and process the tactical accounting entries and reconciliations on a timely basis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • General journal entries - record general journal entries as required (i.e. fixed asset depreciation, accrued interest, prepaid amortization, etc.) • Accounts payable - accurately create vendor bills and record payments on a timely basis (i.e. daily) • Accounts receivable - create invoices and apply payments on a timely basis (i.e. daily) • Payroll - work with third-party payroll providers to record payroll transactions • Cash - record all activity in bank accounts in the QuickBooks Online on a timely basis (i.e. daily) • Reconcile all bank accounts as part of the monthly close process on a timely basis (i.e. no more than five days after month end) • Property tax - calculate annual payments and file with state agencies • Vendor 1099 - prepare and send annual 1099 vendor statements • Provide A/R Aging reports on a weekly basis • Provide A/P Aging reports on a weekly basis • Month-end account reconciliations and maintaining the necessary schedules on a timely basis • Assist CFO with monthly reporting package • Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts • Develop strong working relationships with other team members • Report risk issues and potential opportunities to the assigned CFO • Suggest and implement operational best practices within the finance and accounting department • Employ good, sound judgment and become a trusted advisor within the company • Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures • Other administrative tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong working knowledge of GAAP • QuickBooks Certified (within 90 days of hire) • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required • Bill.com and Expensify experience a plus • Strong and verifiable technical accounting skills • Ability to plan, organize, and deliver the tactical accounting function for multiple companies • Ability to analyze existing operations and recommend and implement both revised and new policies, procedures, and systems • Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills

Company info

BCG Attorney Search