Staff Accountant

Witherite Law Group•Richardson, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. The Staff Accountant supports key financial operations by performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, reconciling bank statements, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audits. This role involves P&L and KPI analysis, maintaining internal controls, and contributing to various accounting projects. Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills are essential. The Staff Accountant ensures data integrity across systems while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of general ledger with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of double entry bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP; passing an evaluation is mandatory
High degree of professional skepticism and solid judgment skills
Ability to effectively communicate financial concepts and data
Minimum of 3 to 5 years (preferred) experience in accounting

Nice To Haves

Extremely detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and especially critical thinking skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft suite
Working knowledge of applicable accounting systems
Experience with multi-state/multi-business unit entities
Public accounting experience a strong plus
CPA or CPA candidate a plus

Responsibilities

Perform month-end/quarter/annual close procedures
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Assist in the preparation of annual budget and forecasting
P&L and KPI analysis
Serve as important contributor on accounting projects
Identify and maintain internal controls and procedures
Assist and interim and year end audits
Maintains data integrity of all Accounting systems
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data
Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity
Performs other duties as required.