Staff Accountant - Law Firm Finance & Close

Johnson and Bell Ltd; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Chicago Office. This role supports daily accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, and close activities, reporting to the Controller.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a professional services environment. Key duties include journal entries, month-end closes, reconciliations, budgeting support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support.
• Strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support financial reporting and account analysis.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and trust account reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
• Assist with accounts payable, including employee reimbursements, invoice review, coding, and payment preparation.
• Support client billing and revenue-related accounting functions.
• Assist with cash receipts and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with client intake processes and documentation.
• Respond to accounting-related inquiries from attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with audits, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Chicago Office. This role supports daily accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, and close activities, reporting to the Controller.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a professional services environment. Key duties include journal entries, month-end closes, reconciliations, budgeting support,