Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end, quarterly and year end close procedures
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
  • Prepare Journal Entries
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to subledgers monthly to ensure accurate reporting
  • Review general ledger, income statement and balance sheet in depth
• Maintain general ledgers and finance documentation on all entities
• Assist Controller with projects and ad-hoc information requests
• Perform analyses such as profit and loss and key performance indicators
• Identify and maintain internal controls and procedures
• Support the budgeting process and expense reconciliation preparation review of data at a basic/intermediate level
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting with double entry book-keeping
• Maintain data integrity of all accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members
• Review staff accountant’s work
• Assist with audits, tax filings and analysis requests
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Five years’ experience in a similar role

• Experience involving multi-state/multi-business unit entities
• Hands on experience with intercompany accounting
• Public accounting experience or experience in a personal injury law firm is a plus

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stand/Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Walk – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.
• Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Climbs stairs – May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria, and parking area.
• Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.