Hybrid Staff Accountant - Law Firm Finance & Reporting

Johnson & Bell, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Bell, Ltd. seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist for our Chicago office. The role supports daily accounting operations and assists with monthly reporting, reporting directly to the Controller.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong organizational and accounting knowledge to manage multiple responsibilities in a professional services environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after training and evaluation, with responsibilities spanning journal entries,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support financial reporting and account analysis.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and trust account reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
• Assist with accounts payable, including reimbursements, invoicing, coding, and payments.
• Support client billing and revenue-related accounting functions.
• Assist with cash receipts and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with client intake processes and documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with audits, special projects, and process improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Johnson & Bell, Ltd. seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist for our Chicago office. The role supports daily accounting operations and assists with monthly reporting, reporting directly to the Controller.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong organizational and accounting knowledge to manage multiple responsibilities in a professional services environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after training and evaluation, with responsibilities spanning journal entries,