Accountant for Legal Firm - GPAC

POSITION: Accountant

GPAC has contracted with a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country.  The firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement they undertake, they are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help their clients through whatever legal issues they may face.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• The Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting functions that support the finance department.  The Accountant will work closely with the Controller to delivery timely reporting to the Shareholders and Board of Directors.  This position will operate in and monitor compliance with applicable federal and state payroll laws and regulations.
• Assists Controller with maintaining general ledger including monthly journal entries.
• Completes account balancing, bank reconciliation, and month and year end closings.
• Maintain daily cash activity worksheet, maintain cash flow forecast, monitor cash levels and identify and review non-compliance issues with the Controller.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts.  Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports, profitability analysis, and workpapers for annual review.
• Analyzes account data, provide reports, track internal metrics and other key data components to identify and address discrepancies, trends, and potential areas of improvement.
• Manages monthly health benefit invoice reconciliation process to submit to accounts payable for premium payments.
• Works with HR Director to resolve benefit reconciliation questions.
• Provide support for departments during the budget planning and execution processes.
• Regularly assesses the value provided by third party vendors
• Under the direction of the Controller, provide all requested information for financial audits.
• Supports tax reporting.
• Supports audits and ad-hoc report requests.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of business banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• 3 years’ accounting experience (Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education).

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems administration.  Paylocity system experience a plus.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new software programs.

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS 

• Analytical Detail Oriented Social Perceptiveness Adaptability      
• Resourceful
• Independently Motivated     
• Communication Skills      
• Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Organization

REGULAR SCHEDULE

This is an hourly full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours.  Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete company objectives.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FIRM

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, the firm will provide access to company benefit plans including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance for education and skill development

HOW TO APPLY

Apply to this posting or send your confidential resume to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.