Staff Accountant

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Staff Accountant reports to the Firm's Accounting Supervisor and will assist in recording and reviewing financial transactions that account for the Firm’s assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as assist in preparing and providing financial reports that accurately portray the results of these transactions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices to ensure they are recorded to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Review expense reimbursement reports and company credit card statements to ensure compliance with the Firm’s Travel and Entertainment policy.
• Reconcile depository and disbursement bank accounts to the general ledger and trust account registers, as well as address aged deposits in transit and outstanding checks.
• Prepare general ledger balance sheet account schedules to verify accuracy of account balances and provide visibility to balance sheet transactions. 
• Create monthly, quarterly and year-end journal entries to record required accruals and reclassifications of identified general ledger account discrepancies.
• Make suggestions to improve current accounting and reporting procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Proficient with full cycle accounting software (with an emphasis on Sage Intacct)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Team-oriented

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits 
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits 
• Annual Performance Reviews 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.