Staff Accountant
Our client, a leading residential real estate law firm serving the Greater Atlanta market, is seeking a staff accountant for a direct hire, onsite role.
Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented staff accountant to join our finance team. This role supports a broad range of accounting functions essential to the firm's operational and financial integrity. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment.
Key responsibilities :
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations, journal entries, salary accruals for non-exempt employees, and recurring entries related to banking, credit cards, and escrow activity.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and firm financial information.
Cash management & reconciliation :
Process incoming payments and accurately apply them to client accounts.Reconcile internal ledgers and bank statements.Assist with daily cash reporting and updates to the firm's daily cash flow statement.Accounting systems & transaction processing :
Process and post transactions related to Stripe, LawPay, and other payment platforms.Support file funding transactions at month-end.Enter and maintain trust account data.Reporting & financial analysis support :
Update and maintain daily operational reports, including orders and cancellations.Manage monthly adaptive planning updates and financial downloads.Support title services accounting functions as assigned.Other responsibilities :
Assist with accounting-related special projects as needed.Collaborate professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors to support financial workflows.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.Minimum of two years of accounting experience in a professional environment.Technical skills :
Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Office.Experience with accounting platforms such as Coyote Analytics, Workday Adaptive, SoftPro, and LawPay is preferred.Core competencies :
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.Analytical mindset with the ability to resolve routine accounting issues.Professional communication skillswritten, verbal, and interpersonal.Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment.Work environment expectations :
Role may require occasional extended hours, particularly during financial close cycles.Standard professional office environment.Base salary $85,000. Final determination of salary will be based on an evaluation of experience, education, budget, etc.