STAFF ACCOUNTANT (REMOTE)
Company:How to Manage a Small Law Firm
Location:AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA, EST
Languages:English
Seniority level:Staff, Minimum of one year
Experience:Minimum of one year
Skills:
Microsoft ExcelAccountingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationFinancial analysisBookkeepingClient relationship management
Requirements:
Strong understanding of general accounting principles Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with tight deadlines Experience with escrow or trust accounting for law firms is a strong plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Confidence interacting directly with clients and explaining bookkeeping matters clearly
Responsibilities:
Audit coding, payroll entries, and reconciliations Perform mid-month and end-of-month procedures Close books and deliver monthly reporting packages Address Quality Control review notes Review and set up new client accounts in QuickBooks Online Prepare monthly three-way trust reconciliations Serve as primary point of contact for clients Communicate key observations to fractional CFOs, Controllers, or Legal Management Advisors Draft clear, professional written communications Participate in client or advisor calls Escalate issues proactively Support financial analysis Assist with training new technical staff Record daily time by client Complete year-end close activities Obtain QuickBooks certification and attend internal trainings Maintain confidentiality of client information
