What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Albers & Associates?
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing outstanding accounting support, ensuring that the accounting function runs smoothly and efficiently for a busy multi-office, multi-entity title company and law firm.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform day to day accounting duties in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, post journal entries and general ledger entries
- Pay invoices, record manual checks, reconcile bank transfers, reconcile operating accounts and title insurance accounts on a weekly basis
- Monitor escrow accounts, following up on and re-issuing outstanding checks; submit unclaimed money from escrow accounts to state agencies annually
- Issue Form-1099s for property sales annually; issue fee payments and commissions payments to partners
- Collaborate with Practice Administrator to review and approve attorney billing, and with Attorneys to obtain on time billing reports
- Collaborate with Practice Administrator to identify past due clients, and send 5 day withdrawal letters, manage collections processes of legal fees due
- Generate accurate P&L reports, balance sheets and cash flow analysis; collaborate with Practice Manager to forecast monthly revenue and other ad-hoc financial analysis
- Collaborate with outside accounting firm on reconciliations (bank, credit cards, escrow, and other)
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Fast learner with high degree of professional curiosity and desire to learn
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2 years of progressive accounting experience with direct exposure to accounting operation duties in a title company, law firm, or professional services company desired
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related
- Experience with standard software solutions preferred, such as QuickBooks Online, Bamboo, Clio or similar practice management software.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000