Staff Accountant

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Atlanta is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with firm policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and relevant experience, particularly in a law firm setting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's financial operations.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of accounting experience preferred.
• Law firm accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Audit, enter, and post vendor invoices and expense reimbursement requests.
• Deposit client checks received in-house daily.
• Reconcile vendor and credit card statements monthly.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing various tasks accurately and timely that are essential to the successful operation of the firm. These include, but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable

1. Audit, enter, and post vendor invoices and expense reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with firm policies and federal guidelines.
2. Research and resolve any balances forward on vendor invoices, and any open invoices on vendor statements.
3. Ensure collection of form W-9 for new vendors.
4. Perform rush request and weekly check runs.
5. Collaborate with Controller on the annual Form 1099 process.
6. Reconcile vendor and credit card statements monthly.

Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications

1. Deposit client checks received in-house daily using online deposit technology.
2. Assimilate electronic payment remittance notifications daily from clients and from online banking platform.
3. Post payments daily (i.e., checks, ACHs, wires) into client trust accounts, as retainers, and to open AR.
4. Maintain Excel files for clients with unique billing, payment, and cash application requirements.
5. Perform billing tasks in a supporting role.
6. Perform client intake in a supporting role.

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred. Finance or other business degree considered.
2. Two to five years of accounting experience preferred.
3. Law firm accounting experience required.
4. Mid- to major accounting ERP system experience preferred.
5. Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
6. Process improvement and internal control skills focus.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 programs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Law Practice

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