Staff Accountant

Company Description:

Hunter, Smith & Davis is a leading law firm in the Northeast Tennessee region serving clients here for over 100 years. With clients located in multiple states as well as Canada, it enjoys a big city reach with the benefits of small town living. The firm is on the cutting edge of adapting for the future with a focus on the impact of AI on the legal profession. The firm is committed to providing high-quality legal representation with a reputation for focusing on professionalism, integrity, and client-centered service.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team in Kingsport, Tennessee.

This position plays an important role in managing the Firm's financial operations, supporting accounting functions for two partnerships, and providing meaningful financial information to Firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to look beyond the numbers to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and financial reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, PTO tracking, retirement plan contributions, and related financial administration.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including partnership financials, attorney productivity reports, and cash flow summaries.
• Analyze financial performance, budget variances, revenue trends, expenses, and key performance indicators.
• Identify financial discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Maintain partnership accounting records, including partner distributions and contractual payment obligations.
• Coordinate with external accounting professionals on year-end reporting, tax preparation, and related requirements.
• Support internal financial controls, process improvements, and accurate financial recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with financial reporting, budget analysis, payroll, or partnership accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in process improvement.

Why Join Our Team?

At Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP, the Staff Accountant is more than a traditional accounting position. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Firm leadership, provide valuable financial insight, and contribute to improvements that strengthen our operations.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy and accountability, and enjoys finding opportunities to make processes more effective.

Interested in joining our team? We encourage you to apply!