Hybrid Staff Accountant — Law Firm Finance & Reporting

McNees Wallace & Nurick; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

McNees Wallace & Nurick in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting department. This role supports accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance for a multi-office law firm while working in a hybrid environment.

You will contribute to process improvements, maintain confidential financial information, and collaborate with management, attorneys, and staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the firm’s financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with approximately 5 years of accounting experience preferred. Equivalent experience and an Associate degree will be considered.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and account reconciliations.
• Law firm accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Aderant Classic is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with management, attorneys, and staff at all levels.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player who proactively shares information and supports colleagues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions for assigned accounts.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain vendor W-9 records and prepare and file 1099 forms for the firm and affiliated entities.
• Monitor and manage accounting department inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests as appropriate.
• Support daily accounting operations and assist with financial transactions as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, detailed analyses, and monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting.
• Gather and organize information for the firm's annual CPA review process.
• Create and post journal entries related to assigned responsibilities.
• Handle sensitive financial and payroll information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that enhance accounting processes and departmental operations.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Aderant Classic

Job description

McNees Wallace & Nurick in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting department. This role supports accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance for a multi-office law firm while working in a hybrid environment.

You will contribute to process improvements, maintain confidential financial information, and collaborate with management, attorneys, and staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the firm’s financial operations.