Please send resume in WORD format should you be interested in the
following Staff Accrual Accountant position located in either
Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Washington, DC
or one of the states listed below. This is a full-time,
direct-hire position with a salary between 70-80K plus awesome
benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your
colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Location: 100% remote but have to live in one of the following
states:
AZ/CA/CO/CT/DE/DC/FL/GA/HA/IL/IN/ME/MD/MA/NV/NJ/NY/NC/OR/TX/UT/VA
Salary: 70-80K
Bachelor Degree required: YES
CPA or CPA Candidate HIGHLY Preferred
The Finance & Accounting Department of our client has an opening
for a Staff Accrual Accountant. This position may be located in
the firm’s Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or
Washington, DC office or this position may work 100%
virtual/remote in a firm approved U.S. state. The Staff Accrual
Accountant assists the Accounting Manager in reconciling general
ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing monthly financial
statements for the accrual books, and preparing accrual financial
schedules as required. The Staff Accrual Accountant also will
assist the Director of Tax & Payroll and the Director of
Accounting as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Reviewing and preparing reconciliations on a monthly basis for
assigned balance sheet accounts.
* Responding to day-to-day general ledger queries, providing
information, and preparing and inputting journal entries
(including reclasses) as needed.
* Assisting with month-end close of the accrual books, recording
month-end accruals.
* Preparing monthly and annual accrual financial statements for
required offices.
* Providing detailed information and reports as required.
* Assisting in the interim and year-end audit
processes. Preparing schedules, as required. Providing
information to auditors; responding to and researching questions
from the auditors when necessary.
* Fulfilling additional responsibilities in the absence of
another accountant.
* Assisting in the annual tax process by providing accrual
financial statements and reports. Assisting the Director of Tax
and Payroll in responding to questions in this area.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
* Minimum of two (2) years of experience in general
ledger/financial reporting area, with accrual accounting
experience at a law firm or other professional services
organization preferred.
* Minimum of one (1) year of experience in multi-currency
conversion preferred.
* Public accounting or audit experience preferred.
* CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data manipulation, advanced
formulas, pivot tables, vlookup’s, etc.)
* Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
Suite and/or related software.
* A strong general knowledge of accounting, including journal
entries, reconciliations, expense variations, etc.
* Ability to work independently, under pressure, meet deadlines,
and maintain flexibility with work assignments.
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* Ability to demonstrate strategic focus.
* Possess exceptional judgement and professionalism.
* Ability to define goals and follow through to achieve results.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
* Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and
written.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a
strong attention to detail.
* Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
* Exceptional client service both internal and external.
