Staff Accountant

Williams Mullen is seeking a Staff Accountant who will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the firm. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and firm policies. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all accounting duties for trust accounts, including cash receipts, disbursements, transfers, client fund documentation, and compliance support as directed.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Communicating with internal customers, clients, third-party accounting firms, vendors and other related parties on financial issues and firm business.
• General ledger and routine reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, check requests, and payment tracking.
• Prepare and enter routine journal entries.
• Prepare and enter adjusting journal entries as necessary, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes by compiling reports and verifying data accuracy.
• Ensure month-end and year-end closing are conducted accurately and timely.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of Personal Property Tax.
• Assist in government reporting as needed.
• Other accounting, financial and business duties as assigned, including administrative duties.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical accounting files in accordance with firm retention and confidentiality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years’ General Ledger and financial analysis experience. 
• Advanced with Microsoft Office and Excel. 
• Knowledge of the business practices of a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest degree of accuracy and orientation to detail.
• Strong time management and work-prioritization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to strict maintenance of the confidentiality of firm data and information.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including characteristics commonly associated with race, including hairstyles), color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy and childbirth, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran’s status.