Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing outstanding accounting support, ensuring that the accounting function runs smoothly and efficiently for a busy multi-office, multi-entity title company and law firm.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day accounting duties in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, post journal entries and general ledger entries
• Pay invoices, record manual checks, reconcile bank transfers, reconcile operating accounts and title insurance accounts on a weekly basis
• Monitor escrow accounts, following up on and re-issuing outstanding checks; submit unclaimed money from escrow accounts to state agencies annually
• Issue Form-1099s for property sales annually; issue fee payments and commissions payments to partners
• Collaborate with Practice Administrator to review and approve attorney billing, and with Attorneys to obtain on time billing reports
• Collaborate with Practice Administrator to identify past due clients, and send 5 day withdrawal letters, manage collections processes of legal fees due
• Generate accurate P&L reports, balance sheets and cash flow analysis; collaborate with Practice Manager to forecast monthly revenue and other ad-hoc financial analysis
• Collaborate with outside accounting firm on reconciliations (bank, credit cards, escrow, and other)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Fast learner with high degree of professional curiosity and desire to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with direct exposure to accounting operation duties in a title company, law firm, or professional services company desired
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related
• Experience with standard software solutions preferred, such as QuickBooks Online, Bamboo, Clio or similar practice management software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times