STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Moore-&-Van-Allen-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a leading law firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The role supports general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and budgeting, ensuring accurate compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 1 year of public accounting or law firm experience, proficient in Excel, and able to collaborate across departments to deliver timely financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; 1+ years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• General understanding of IRS regulations and GAAP principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, operating budgets, and annual financial statement audits.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support and gain proficiency in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and trust accounting processes.
• Prepare annual property tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and provide reporting support to assist with business and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture while maintaining regular in-office attendance and delivering exceptional internal customer service.
• Maintains regular, in-person attendance to support the collaborative nature of the role.
• Performs additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting.

Skills

Public Accounting experience

Law firm experience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

IRS regulations understanding

GAAP principles understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its Charlotte, NC office. This position plays a critical role in supporting the firm's accounting operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, and providing timely financial information to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the firm's accounting operations through accurate general ledger maintenance, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, operating budgets, and annual financial statement audits.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support and gain proficiency in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and trust accounting processes.
• Prepare annual property tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and provide reporting support to assist with business and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture while maintaining regular in-office attendance and delivering exceptional internal customer service.
• Maintains regular, in-person attendance to support the collaborative nature of the role.
• Performs additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; 1+ years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• General understanding of IRS regulations and GAAP principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

May need to occasionally work more than the standard 37.5 hours per week to accomplish essential duties of the position. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva . Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.