Staff Accountant

Location: Remote. Flexible and in any state where the firm has an office. 

Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant works with the other members of the Financial Reporting Department with all activities related to day-to-day accounting, financial/cost analysis, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other business support as needed. Additionally, the role assists in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Senior Management including analyzing the general ledger accounts and producing supporting schedules when requested. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can interact within the department and all levels of the Firm.

Essential Functions Include:

• Serve as the key point of contact for vendor maintenance, including coordination with Accounts Payable to ensure proper documentation and records. 
• Preparation of journal entries. 
• Reconcile assigned bank and balance sheet accounts. 
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes. 
• Assist with annual audits and government surveys. 
• Provide ad hoc analysis to senior leadership to help articulate performance trends and key drivers. 
• Develop process solutions through automation, standardization, and innovation. 

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with bookkeeping accounting programs such as Aderant and Iridium preferred.
• Experience in a professional service firm preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards, and best practices.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate results verbally to all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while keeping pace with changing internal and external customer demands.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong attention to detail; organized; self-starter.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and a 35-hour work week. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this job classification.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.