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Modern Family Law · 1 day ago

Staff Accountant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Modern Family Law is a rapidly expanding national family law firm seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their growing Finance team. The Staff Accountant will support the firm's financial operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, compliance filings, and collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Legal

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Accounting degreeGAAP knowledgeAccounting software proficiencyMulti-state experienceFinancial analysisCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Eligible for Work From Anywhere after 6 months

Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and access to an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance.

Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations.