Staff Accountant

Law firm looking for Staff Accountant (temp to perm)

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries, including accruals and other period-end adjustments, to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, bank activity, and supporting subledgers, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by preparing schedules and validating accounting data.

• Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities when additional accounting assistance is needed.

• Prepare account reconciliations, reporting schedules, and supporting analyses for internal stakeholders and audit requests.

• Help uphold compliance with accounting policies, financial controls, and applicable reporting standards.

• Assist with financial statement support, including review of fluctuations and follow-up on variance explanations.

• Collaborate with internal departments to investigate issues, correct errors, and strengthen accounting workflows.

• Support audit, tax, and special project activities, including work related to corporate tax and sales tax requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 1 year of accounting experience is preferred in a corporate environment.

• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.

• Familiarity with accounting principles and the fundamentals of financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.

• Exposure to tax-related work, including corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support, is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Please send your resume to brenda.arce@roberthalf

Compensation

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