Accountant

Ala Gateway; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korein Tillery, a plaintiffs’ complex-litigation firm with offices in St. Louis, invites applications for a full-time, on-site Accountant in St. Louis, MO.

The accountant will manage day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, AP/AR processing, reconciliations, bank activity, intercompany transactions, and preparation of financial reports and statements. The role supports budgeting and forecasting, tracks case-related expenses, and assists with cost analysis to help

Qualifications

• Strong core accounting skills including general ledger management and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• QuickBooks Online and ProLaw experience preferred but not required.
• Comfort working with large data sets and detailed financial records.
• Experience in cost tracking and financial analysis within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Knowledge of compliance, audits and tax-related processes and ability to follow firm policies.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management with the ability to prioritize multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day financial operations including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and manage intercompany transactions.
• Prepare financial reports and statements and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Track case-related expenses and assist with cost analysis to manage litigation-related financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies; coordinate with attorneys and administrative staff on financial matters.
• Assist with audits and tax preparation and prepare 1099s.
• Maintain the Company's case database (ProLaw) and contribute to process efficiencies.

Skills

GAAP familiarity

Excel

QuickBooks Online

ProLaw

Financial analysis

Cost tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ProLaw

QuickBooks Online

Job description

The Gateway Chapter’s Career Center provides information on employment opportunities for legal management professionals and other legal positions in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Positions available in the St. Louis area, along with a brief description, are listed below. To look at job postings outside of St. Louis, visit https://jobs.alanet.org/

Company Description Korein Tillery is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ complex-litigation firm with offices in St. Louis, Chicago, and San Diego. The firm represents a wide range of clients in high-stakes lawsuits, combining the resources and reach of large law firms with the creativity and agility of boutique litigation practices. Over decades, the firm has successfully handled long-running, multi-faceted cases against powerful, well-funded opponents and secured billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts while working with clients on a contingency basis.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Accountant role based in St. Louis, MO. The accountant will handle day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable processing, bank and account reconciliations, intercompany transactions and preparation of financial reports and statements. The role will support budgeting and forecasting, track case-related expenses, and assist with cost analysis to help the firm manage litigation-related financial risk. The accountant will ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and firm policies, coordinate with attorneys and administrative staff on matter-specific financial questions, assist with audits and tax preparation, and prepare 1099s. The position also involves maintaining the Company's case database, currently in ProLaw, and contributing to process efficiencies within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, financial reporting, reconciliations, and familiarity with GAAP or other relevant standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills desired.
• Quickbooks Online and Prolaw experience preferred, but not required.
• Comfort working with large data sets and detailed financial records.
• Experience in cost tracking, and financial analysis, ideally within a professional services or law firm environment.
• Knowledge of compliance, audit support, and tax-related processes, with the ability to follow firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management, with the ability to prioritize multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience in a law firm, litigation-focused practice, or other cost or project accounting environments is highly valued.

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