Staff Accountant

Freeman Mathis & Gary • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG), a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with more than 500 attorneys across 40 offices and 22 states, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for its Atlanta office. The role supports the firm’s accounting function and reports directly to the Controller. The Staff Accountant prepares and maintains financial records tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other financial activity.

FMG describes successful team members as helpful, congenial, personable, positive, unpretentious, approachable, respectful, organized, timely, confidential, responsive, accountable, and team-oriented. They take ownership, correct mistakes, and are adept, creative problem solvers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related degree program, or more than 10 years of accounting experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a record of trustworthiness.
• Ability to maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Analytical mindset.
• This position is subject to the firm’s drug-free workplace policy, including the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may also be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under firm policies.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with accounting software, a paperless environment, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting processes, monthly closings, and reviews of account activity.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Manage and monitor trust account activity, including issuing settlement checks, refunding trust, and handling unapplied cash and retainers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile work in progress.
• Track COBRA.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc monthly reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents.
• Work-life balance.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) plan with 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