Jr Staff Accountant - High Volume - On Site

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Staff Accountant who can efficiently manage high-volume tasks within the department.

Job Summary :  The Junior Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the firm overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and ideally experience working in a legal or professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Prepare and post journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasting activities.
• Analyze cost accounting data to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes and controls.
• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff as needed.
• Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) cycles, including invoice processing, vendor management, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Conduct regular reviews of general ledger accounts and assist in journal entries and reconciliation.

Qualifications :

Company Description

Sweet James is a renowned law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Joining Sweet James means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

Company Description

Sweet James is a renowned law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Joining Sweet James means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and contributions are valued.