Staff Accountant

FULL CYCLE STAFF ACCOUNTANT75k-80k+BONUSPLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR DETAILS

A growing legal firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a highly visible, collaborative role within a remote finance team that values accuracy, accountability, communication, and teamwork. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, detail-oriented professional with deep experience in legal accounting and a strong ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

-Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records

-Manage and maintain the General Ledger (GL)

-Oversee expense and credit card management and reporting

-Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance

-Prepare and process 1099 forms

-Support month-end closing activities

-Generate, compile, and assemble financial board packages

-Perform financial analysis to support decision-making

-Maintain organized and detailed financial documentation

-Collaborate regularly with the finance team via Zoom

-Communicate professionally with attorneys and clients

-Act as an engaged, collaborative team member (not a delegator)

Qualifications

-College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

-10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a legal environment

-Strong knowledge of legal accounting processes

-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

-Experience with Aderant or Elite and Emburse (or similar systems)

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