What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.?
SUMMARY: Conducts financial analysis and develops reports to drive firm profitability. Assists with day-to-day general accounting functions and accounting operations. Suggests improvements in accounting processes. Generates and provides financial reports to Director of FP&A, as requested.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
Performs general ledger maintenance and month-end close duties.
Responsible for reconciling of bank accounts, monitoring cash flow and attending to banking needs.
Conducts profitability analysis and makes recommendations regarding increasing profitability.
Prepares monthly report and analysis of hours worked, fees billed and fees received.
Assists in coordinating tax planning with the firm's accountants, maintaining year-end close responsibilities, tax preparation and annual financial reports.
Interface with professional staff of the firm to troubleshoot, analyze and solve problems and questions.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in Business, Accounting or Finance.
3 years finance/accounting experience, professional services experience preferred.
Knowledge of computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, trust and billing processes.
Experience with fully integrated accounting software. Elite Enterprise or Aderant experience preferred.
Proficient in Excel and reporting software with ability to conduct full analysis of computerized reports.
Team oriented self-starter who is able to work with various departments in a fast-paced organization.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
Performs general ledger maintenance and month-end close duties.
Responsible for reconciling of bank accounts, monitoring cash flow and attending to banking needs.
Conducts profitability analysis and makes recommendations regarding increasing profitability.
Prepares monthly report and analysis of hours worked, fees billed and fees received.
Assists in coordinating tax planning with the firm's accountants, maintaining year-end close responsibilities, tax preparation and annual financial reports.
Interface with professional staff of the firm to troubleshoot, analyze and solve problems and questions.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in Business, Accounting or Finance.
3 years finance/accounting experience, professional services experience preferred.
Knowledge of computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, trust and billing processes.
Experience with fully integrated accounting software. Elite Enterprise or Aderant experience preferred.
Proficient in Excel and reporting software with ability to conduct full analysis of computerized reports.
Team oriented self-starter who is able to work with various departments in a fast-paced organization.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
