Staff Accountant

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K with 5% match

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance department in Houston/Corporate. You will ensure accuracy of financial records, coordinate month-end closings, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting while collaborating with attorneys, office managers, HR, and operations.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, at least three years of accounting experience (preferably in a law firm), and proficiency with accounting software such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of accounting software and databases, such as QuickBooks or SAP; Clio experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to internal accounting policies and approval workflows.
• Maintain separation of operating and trust-related transactions in line with legal standards.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payments to vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Clio

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston/Corporate

Reporting To: Mollie Levar

Description

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a firm that excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters. We have (11) offices in Texas: (2) offices in Houston (Corporate and River Oaks,) and (1) office in Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Humble.

Join our dynamic finance team as a Staff Accountant, where your meticulous eye for detail and analytical prowess will safeguard the integrity of our financial records. In this pivotal role, you will go beyond the general ledger - coordinating month-end closings, driving strategic budgeting, and translating complex data into actionable insights for the entire organization. We are seeking a proactive professional who excels at cross-functional collaboration and thrives in a supportive environment dedicated to career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and approval workflows.
• Maintain separation of operating and trust-related transactions in compliance with legal accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment to avoid penalties and maintain vendor relationships.

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare AP aging reports and assist in cash flow forecasting.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve billing issues proactively.

Vendor and Interdepartmental Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment disputes.
• Collaborate with attorneys, office managers, HR, and operations to ensure proper documentation and approvals.

Process Improvement

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend workflow improvements.
• Assist in implementation or optimization of accounting systems and automation tools.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of accounting software and databases, such as QuickBooks or SAP. Experience with Clio (or similar software) a huge plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and or Google Suite; and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or similar ERP systems).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
• Familiarity with trust accounting procedures is a plus.

Work Environment

This role will work onsite Monday-Friday, professional casual dress code, collaborative and welcomes a growth mind set

Benefits

• Competitive Pay!
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, as well as Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• A robust 401K plan with a match of up to 5%.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.