Staff Accountant

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• 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.

Compliance & Multi-State Filings

• 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.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Oversight

• 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.

Accounts Receivable & Client Accounting Support

• 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.

Finance Team & Business Support

• 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.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization preferred.
• Experience in the legal industry strongly preferred.
• Customer service experience a plus.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting, billing, and financial systems such as QuickBooks, TimeSolv, LawPay, and Salesforce preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

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

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance

Candidates must be able to perform the role with or without reasonable accommodation. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000. This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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. Modern Family Law will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender experience, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, military status (including discharge status), genetic information, or any other protected class status as set forth by local, state, and federal law.