Staff Accountant

Law Firm Description

Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP, based in downtown Washington DC, is a boutique law firm initially founded in 1942. Practice areas include sanctions and export controls, customs, public/private international law, civil/criminal litigation, white collar criminal defense, as well as corporate and trademark law. BCR serves an international, national, and local clientele including foreign governments, major corporations, small and emerging businesses, and individuals. More about the firm, its attorneys and practice areas is available on our website at bcrlaw.com.

Position

Staff Accountant

Type

Full Time

Start Date

To Be Determined

Location

Applicant must live in the Washington, DC area (hybrid work schedule available)

Job Description & Responsibilities

·      Set up new vendors in the accounting system, obtain and store W-9’s, and assist in processing 1099s at year-end.

·      Process firm and client vendor invoices, obtaining approvals, tracking due dates and initiating payments as appropriate and recording in the accounting system.

·      Process client and firm expense report reimbursements for payment in accordance with firm policy.

·      Process pass-through expense reports in accordance with firm practices.

·      Record client reimbursable expenses in the billing system.

·      Record client receipts for invoices and trust accounts in the billing system daily.

·      Prepare and distribute receipts reports bi-weekly.

·      Prepare and make deposits to the Firm’s bank accounts. 

·      Record routine journal entries in the accounting system.

·      Assist with preparation of schedules for tax returns and other filings.

·      Monitor the Accounting e-mailbox and respond to internal queries and client and vendor queries on a timely basis

·      Assist attorneys, legal assistants and staff with accounting procedures and other requests

·      Report to firm’s Controller and work with firm management, partners, and other lawyers on accounting tasks, as described above.

·      Communicate with management, partners and other firm lawyers, as well as clients and potential clients in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.

·      Assist with the preparation of monthly billing invoices as assigned. 

·      Other tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications        

·     High School Education (some college course work preferred)

·      Previous law firm accounting or professional services firm experience (at least 1-3 years prior relevant experience is preferred).

·      Prior experience with and knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Clio is preferred.

·      Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.

·      Intermediate skill level with Excel with Advanced level preferred (Pivot Tables, VLookups)

·      Superior attention to detail and ability to exercise good judgment.

·      Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

·      Excellent writing and communication skills. 

·      Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

·      High level of responsibility and initiative required.

·      Strong and effective team player in working with firm management, partners, other lawyers, and staff.

Wage and Benefits

Base salary $60,000 to $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include Paid Time Off,health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, coverage of commuting expenses in the DC metro area (bus or metro, some restrictions apply), 401k plan with firm contributions once eligible, and fitness center in building.