Staff Accountant
About The Position
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Staff Accountant position. This position may be filled in a hybrid or remote capacity in any of our locations, except for Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA. Travel is required for this position. The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of general accounting functions; including Fixed Assets, select GL account maintenance and analysis, and Tax Tracking. Essential job functions include:
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required, 2-year degree preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience required.
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated understanding of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Excellent proofreading and analytical skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
- Travel required
Responsibilities
- Maintain Fixed Asset Database
- Generate Depreciation and Amortization Schedules
- Complete inventory of all office locations
- Track and pay Personal Property Taxes
- Perform Lease reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations with variety of complexity for all firm accounts.
- Perform daily reconciliation of Bank to Book activity
- Assist with Bank Account maintenance and Banking Relationships
- Track and file Unclaimed Property
- Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statements, and other standard and ad-hoc reports as necessary.
- Perform internal audit of general ledger accounts
- Track and reconcile payroll deductions
- Perform new vendor audits
- Research and resolve questions received regarding financial statements and general ledger activity.
- Assist with various operations of the general ledger accounting processes and activities.
- Prepare audit schedules related to bank accounts, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, charitable contributions, and assist the auditors in their general ledger inquiries.
- Assist with tracking of fixed assets
- Assist with tracking of tax payments
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
- an employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off
- paid holidays
- participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
