Staff Accountant

A well-known law firm is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant. This is a newly created position due to continued growth and expansion of the accounting team. This role was created following the promotion of a current Staff Accountant. Ideally looking for someone with 2-3+ years of experience with a background in accounting or finance within a professional environment. The Staff Accountant will support core accounting functions while working closely with a collaborative and growing accounting department of approximately 15-18 professionals. This role will report directly to the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute daily Key Metrics Reports
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate/resolution of discrepancies
• Prepare and analyze various monthly account reconciliations
• Verify and process Chrome River expense reimbursements
• Initiate and record vendor and payroll-related ACH transactions
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and assist with rush check processing as needed
• Collaborate closely with internal accounting team members to support timely close processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of related accounting or finance experience
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Prior experience with account reconciliations
• Experience with Aderant and/or Chrome River strongly preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.