How to Manage a Small Law Firm is hiring a Remote Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records for assigned clients. This role is responsible for account reconciliations, journal entries, and delivering timely monthly financial reports while serving as a key liaison with clients and internal advisors.

What You'll Do

Audit coding, payroll entries, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Perform designated mid-month and end-of-month procedures following standard operating procedures.
Close the books and deliver complete monthly reporting packages by the 8th business day of the following month.
Resolve Quality Control review notes and document outcomes.
Review newly onboarded client accounts, document details, and set up QuickBooks Online files.
Prepare monthly three-way trust reconciliations, document variances, and follow up persistently with clients.
Serve as the primary client contact for missing documentation and questions about reports and trust reconciliations.
Communicate key observations for review by fractional CFOs, Controllers, or Legal Management Advisors.
Draft clear, professional written communications for clients, advisors, and internal documentation.
Participate in client or advisor calls to explain bookkeeping items or request information.
Proactively escalate issues before they become larger problems.
Support financial analysis by preparing reports or answering questions for HTM Controllers and Advisors.
Assist with training new technical staff through shadowing and feedback.
Record daily time by client in the applicable system.
Complete year-end close activities and post year-end tax adjusting entries.
Obtain QuickBooks certification and attend all required internal trainings.
Maintain confidentiality of all client information.

What We're Looking For

Strong understanding of general accounting principles, particularly payroll journal entries.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Confidence interacting directly with clients and explaining bookkeeping matters clearly via Zoom, phone, or email.
A minimum of one year of related accounting or financial control experience, or significant advanced bookkeeping experience.
Must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, or WA.