Senior Accounting and Benefits Administrator | Garrison Legal Search Firm

Nonprofit HR•District of Columbia, DC

6d•$88,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Garrison Legal Search Firm, we are seeking a Senior Accounting and Benefits Administrator to be the financial backbone of our firm. This role involves owning our full accounting and financial management, payroll, and benefits administration. You will partner directly with the firm's three owners as a trusted advisor on financial matters, providing thought leadership to guide the firm's growth and sustainability. This position offers autonomy, a flexible remote schedule, and the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software), including report generation.
Experience entering data in CRM databases.
Comfort with modern accounting, HR, payroll, and productivity technologies — and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Adaptability to evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
A proactive, phone-friendly communication style, sound judgment, and genuine care for the team's success.

Responsibilities

Own accounts receivable, including generating client fee invoices and recording bank deposits.
Manage accounts payable, including entering vendor and expense invoices and compiling supporting documentation.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts, and download monthly statements.
Prepare monthly Profit & Loss reports and weekly, monthly, and annual reports on fees, commissions, payroll, expenses, and placements.
Administer bimonthly payroll in full compliance with DMV-area tax laws.
Process owner (3) commissions to LLCs, maintain a QuickBooks file for each, and assist with tax preparation.
Prepare quarterly federal and state tax estimates for the three LLCs.
Generate annual W-2s for employees and 1099s as required.
Handle monthly DC sales tax, annual personal property and Unclaimed Property filings, US AIES Census, and bi-annual DCRA filing and business license.
Partner with our outside accounting firm to prepare annual corporate tax returns.
Support the COO in preparing for and running the Year-End Partner Meeting.
Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, reporting, and workflow.
Use AI-enabled tools for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation while exercising sound judgment.
Apply appropriate confidentiality, ethical standards, and human oversight with AI-assisted tools.
Manage, evaluate, and administer company benefits, including 401(k), SmartBenefits, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Maintain employee files and Paid Time Off (PTO).