Staff accountant

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Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Our client is a full-service law firm that provides legal services to businesses, individuals, and organizations across various industries. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, including:

Business Law: Assisting with corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and general business legal advice.

Litigation: Representing clients in commercial disputes, employment matters, intellectual property issues, and other types of litigation.

Real Estate: Handling real estate transactions, development, zoning, leasing, and litigation related to property.

Estate Planning and Asset Protection: Offering services related to wills, trusts, estate administration, and wealth preservation strategies.

Family Law: Providing legal assistance in matters like divorce, custody, child support, and marital agreements.

Labor and Employment: Advising businesses on employment law matters such as compliance, disputes, and employee relations.

Intellectual Property: Protecting intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements.

Our client serves a broad client base ranging from small businesses and startups to large corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The firm has offices in various locations across the U.S. and focuses on providing comprehensive legal support to meet the specific needs of their clients.

• central office location to Baltimore and Washington DC (columbia)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• PTO
• continuing education
• great culture

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team at our client. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial data for the firm. This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced legal environment while supporting the financial operations of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Maintenance:

Assist in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger.

Prepare and post journal entries for various financial transactions (e.g., accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.).

Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR):

Review, code, and process vendor invoices.

Process client invoices and manage collections.

Reconcile AR and AP sub-ledgers to the general ledger.

Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding billing or payment issues.

Bank Reconciliations:

Reconcile multiple bank accounts on a regular basis.

Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

Expense Reporting:

Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with firm policies.

Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place.

Trust Accounting (IOLTA):

Maintain client trust accounts in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Reconcile trust accounts and prepare monthly reports for review.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

Provide financial data to support management decision-making.

Tax Filings and Compliance:

Assist with the preparation of tax-related documents and filings.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Audits and Internal Controls:

Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.

Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and financial policies.

Other Duties:

Support special projects and analysis as required by the Accounting Manager or Controller.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the management team.

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