Staff Accountant - Law Firm (Hybrid)

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Chicago office. This role supports daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and client billing in a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after training and evaluation.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Accounts reconciliations

Journal entries

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our Chicago office. This role supports daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and client billing in a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after training and evaluation.