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 #J-18808-Ljbffr