Staff Accountant

Wilmington, Delaware

Salary: $75-$90k 5% Annual Bonus

HYBRID

Open to a CPA track candidate with 1-2 years of accounting experience

Legal industry experience is preferred however not required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee comprehensive accounting and financial reporting tasks.
• Record accurate journal entries for all financial activities and manage the month-end closing process for both company entities.
• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and perform financial analyses, including budget variance analyses as needed.
• Conduct monthly account and bank reconciliations, addressing any discrepancies promptly. This includes maintaining an up-to-date fixed assets schedule and ensuring alignment between the fixed assets subledger and the general ledger.
• Facilitate the annual audit process, including the 401K audit, serving as the main contact for external auditors and addressing any audit findings.
• Support the year-end close process.
• Assist with various tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare documents, interpret complex financial data, and implement changes to improve departmental efficiency, such as leveraging new accounting software features.
• Maintain internal controls over key processes such as period-end close and financial reporting.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, aiding in the design and assisting the CFO in preparing for management review.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

- CPA certification is highly desirable.

- In-depth understanding of finance, accounting, tax, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles.

- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

- Experience in accounting or finance within the legal or professional services industry is advantageous.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with cloud-based accounting software and Microsoft Power BI is a plus.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong numerical aptitude and teamwork capability.

- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer service, able to independently follow through on requests.

• - Ability to adapt to changing demands, including new systems and upgrades, and effectively prioritize workload.