Staff Accountant

McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. You will handle monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and cash activity, while supporting close processes and audits. The role requires 1–2 years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

We offer a hybrid remote option and the chance to contribute to a leading law firm with a history dating back to 1834. Excellent benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in accounting and 1–2 years experience.
• Functional knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, detail-oriented and problem solving skills.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology (e.g., Harvey and Copilot) to support efficient high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Performs monthly account reconciliations for moderately complex accounts.
• Analyzes general ledger fluctuations and researches discrepancies.
• Performs specialized accounting functions to support the Firm’s fiduciary responsibilities to its clients.
• Plays a major role in monthly close processes including the preparation of journal entries and related audit trail support.
• Reconciles and monitors the majority of the firm’s cash accounts.
• Records intercompany cash receipts.
• Supports the manager on special projects and leads less complex projects as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

AI technology interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods has an opportunity for a self-starting, detail oriented individual to join its Accounting team as a Staff Accountant in Richmond, VA. The candidate most closely-aligned with the role has experience with trial balance accounts and other general ledger accounts, creating/entering journal entries, and demonstrates proficiency with Excel.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Performs monthly account reconciliations for moderately complex accounts.
• Analyzes general ledger fluctuations and researches discrepancies.
• Performs specialized accounting functions to support the Firm’s fiduciary responsibilities to its clients.
• Plays a major role in monthly close processes including the preparation of journal entries and related audit trail support.
• Reconciles and monitors the majority of the firm’s cash accounts.
• Records intercompany cash receipts.
• Supports the manager on special projects and leads less complex projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in accounting and one to two years of experience.
• Functional knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, detail-oriented and problem solving skills.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.