Staff Accountant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their Atlanta office. The Staff Accountant role is responsible for supporting the FMG accounting function and reports directly to the Controller. This position involves preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The firm values helpful, congenial, personable, positive, unpretentious, approachable, respectful, team-oriented, organized, timely, confidential, responsive, accountable, ownership-taking, mistake-correcting, adept, and creative problem solvers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree program required; or 10 plus years of accounting experience
• Accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Effective written and oral communication with attorneys, staff, and clients
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality with a track record of trustworthiness
• Proven ability to maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times, with a positive attitude
• Able to multi-task, be organized and work in a high-pressure environment
• Must be able to think with an analytical mindset
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with accounting software, a paperless environment and Microsoft Office a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in a professional services firm a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting processes, monthly closings, and reviewing account activity
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Manage and Monitor Trust account activity including issuing settlement checks, refund trust, unapplied cash, and retainers
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliations
• Reconcile Work In Progress
• Track COBRA
• Prepare regular and ad hoc monthly reports
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
• 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
• Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
• Regular firmwide socials and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees