Staff Accountant

Prestige Accounting & Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant, where you'll manage financial operations for law firm clients. This role involves preparing reconciliations, overseeing accounts, and ensuring compliance with legal accounting regulations. Your expertise will contribute to delivering insightful financial statements and budgets while mentoring junior team members. If you're looking for a dynamic environment that values problem-solving and independence, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a CPA firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced bank and credit card reconciliations for law firm clients.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist in budget preparation.

Skills

Legal Accounting

Problem-Solving

GAAP

Client Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Clio

PracticePanther

Job description

As an Accountant at Prestige Accounting & Consulting, you will take on a more advanced role, working directly with law firm clients to manage their financial operations. You will be responsible for preparing reconciliations, overseeing accounts, and ensuring compliance with IOLTA regulations. This role requires a keen understanding of legal accounting, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work independently on client deliverables.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform advanced bank and credit card reconciliations, including three-way trust reconciliations for law firm clients.
2. Review and monitor IOLTA accounts to ensure compliance with state bar regulations and proper segregation of funds.
3. Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements to clients, providing analysis and insights.
4. Assist in the preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, and profitability reports for law firms.
5. Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trust fund disbursements for clients.
6. Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, collaborating with Senior Accountants as needed.
7. Provide client support for accounting-related inquiries and software troubleshooting.
8. Train and mentor Accountant I team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a CPA firm with legal or professional services focus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and legal trust accounting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience with legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, PracticePanther).
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet strict deadlines.

Compensation:

$50,000 - $65,000 yearly