Staff Accountant

Modern Family Law

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and detailed Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and is eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on helping clients move forward with their lives. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s financial operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, compliance filings, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Senior Accountant. Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a culture built on family values. This role is remote, but the Staff Accountant must reside in Colorado or Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance role required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an interrupt-driven setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and clients.
Ownership mindset with a willingness to grow and evolve alongside the firm.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Adaptability and resilience when working under pressure or tight deadlines.
As our culture is remote-first, all employees are expected to have the capability to work from home with a reliable internet connection and to set up a workstation that supports productive work during normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization preferred.
Experience in the legal industry strongly preferred.
Customer service experience a plus.
Experience with accounting, billing, and financial systems such as QuickBooks, TimeSolv, LawPay, and Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

Record daily banking and financial transactions with accurate general ledger coding.
Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations, including operating and trust accounts.
Maintain balance sheet integrity and proactively research and resolve discrepancies.
Support month-end close activities to ensure accurate and complete financial statements.
Research and complete required state and local filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Assist with year-end compliance activities, including preparation and filing of 1099s.
Maintain organized documentation to support audits, reviews, and regulatory requirements.
Support accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice review, coding, and processing.
Ensure invoices are reviewed and approved in accordance with firm policies and internal controls.
Assist with vendor relationship management and issue resolution as needed.
Partner with Accounts Receivable team members on collections, trust replenishment, and reconciliations.
Assist with resolving client chargebacks, billing discrepancies, and payment issues.
Support accurate tracking and reporting of client-related financial activity.
Assist the CFO and Senior Accountant with financial analysis, reporting, and supporting data as requested.
Participate in cross-training and serve as backup support for Finance team members.
Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements as the firm scales.
Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.