Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. The FMG Staff Accountant role is responsible for supporting the FMG accounting function and reports directly to the Assistant Controller. The Staff Accountant prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

• Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive, (within 24 hours)
• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
• Adept and Creative Problem Solver

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform basic Accounting processes, monthly closings, and reviewing account activity
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Manage and Monitor Trust account activity including issuing settlement checks, refund trust, unapplied cash, and retainers
• Maintain Fixed Assets
• Track COBRA
• Prepare regular and ad hoc monthly reports
• Payment and filing of business taxes, registrations, estimated tax payments and property statements
• Maintain capital and operating leases by keeping schedules
• Stay up to date on AP processes and serve as a back-up for accounts payable
• Additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related Degree Program required
• Accuracy and attention to detail a must
• Effective written and oral communication with attorneys, staff, and clients
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality with a track record of trustworthiness
• Proven ability to maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times, with a positive attitude
• Proficiency with accounting software, a paperless environment and Microsoft Office a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Able to multi-task, be organized and work in a high-pressure
• Must be able to think with an analytical mindset
• Experience in a professional services firm a plus

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
• Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.