Staff Accountant - Hybrid DC Law Firm

hrEdge; Washington; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental and vision insurance (optional)

Commuting expenses coverage in DC area

401k with company contributions

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP, a boutique law firm based in downtown Washington DC, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the firm’s financial operations. The role requires handling vendor setup, invoicing, reimbursements, and journal entries in QuickBooks Online and the billing system.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid schedule from the DC area, collaborating with partners and staff to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm accounting or professional services firm experience (1–3 years preferred).
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Clio preferred.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excel intermediate with Pivot Tables and VLookups.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors in the accounting system, obtain and store W-9s, and assist in processing 1099s at year-end.
• Process firm and client vendor invoices with approvals and payments.
• Process client and firm expense reimbursements per firm policy.
• Process pass-through expense reports per firm practices.
• Record client reimbursable expenses in the billing system.
• Record client receipts for invoices and trust accounts daily.
• Prepare and distribute receipts reports bi-weekly.
• Prepare and make deposits to the Firm’s bank accounts.
• Record routine journal entries in the accounting system.
• Assist with tax return schedules and filings.
• Monitor Accounting inbox and respond to queries timely.
• Assist attorneys and staff with accounting procedures.
• Report to Controller and collaborate with management.
• Communicate professionally with management, partners, lawyers, and clients.
• Assist with monthly billing invoices as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail & judgment

Communication skills

Organized & multi-tasking

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

High School Education (some college coursework preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Clio

Excel (PivotTables, VLookup)

Job description

Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP, a boutique law firm based in downtown Washington DC, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the firm’s financial operations. The role requires handling vendor setup, invoicing, reimbursements, and journal entries in QuickBooks Online and the billing system.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid schedule from the DC area, collaborating with partners and staff to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.