Staff Accountant

Jones Networking; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous parental leave

PTO plan

Retirement plan

Transportation benefits

Wellness programs

Education scholarship opportunities

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a remote Staff Accountant for a position in the Washington, DC office of an international Law Firm. The role involves auditing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining financial documentation, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to the firm's financial compliance. The firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities within a legal accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Internship or work experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Audit, record and process Firm invoices and employee expense reports.
• Prepare and process payments for vendors and employees.
• Maintain 1099 database in the Accounting software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Research skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Chrome River

3E accounting system

Absent software

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Base pay range

$61,000.00/yr - $71,000.00/yr

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Division: Accounting / Finance

Department: Accounts Payable / AP

Reports to: Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Washington, DC (NW) - Remote

Status: Full Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: 9AM-5:30PM, Monday through Friday

Jones Networking is recruiting for an Accountant with the Washington, DC office of an international Law Firm. This remote opportunity offers career growth in a Legal Accounting Department. The Firm offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, generous parental leave and PTO plan, retirement plan, transportation benefits, wellness programs, education scholarship opportunities, and more.

Responsibilities

• Audit, record and process Firm invoices and employee expense reports ensuring adherence to Firm policies and client guidelines.
• Prepare and process payments for vendors and employees.
• Set-up and validate vendors during the supplier onboarding process.
• Maintain 1099 database in the Accounting software and communicate with vendors to obtain proper documentation as necessary.
• Audit vendor invoices for firm compliance and evaluate appropriate account and matter coding.
• Evaluate sales and use tax payable on invoices.
• Resolve reconciling items when needed, work with the GL and billing team, and participate in providing documentation for the annual audit.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding vendor and employee payment status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Internship or work experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong time management skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and gain a complete understanding of accounts payable and its impact on other functions within the Accounting Department and the Firm.
• Effective research and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Chrome River and/or 3E accounting system database a plus.
• Familiarity with Absent software a plus.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services