What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Haynes and Boone, LLP?
At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.
This exempt position supports all areas of the General Accounting department including general ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash applications functions.
Essential Duties
The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller.
Subordinate Staff: N/A
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience
The Staff Accountant should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in accounting or business with at least 12 credit hours of accounting. CPA or desire to be a CPA candidate is preferred.
Physical Demands
This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients, and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.
Working Conditions
Office Environment
This exempt position supports all areas of the General Accounting department including general ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash applications functions.
Essential Duties
- Prepare journal entries, analyses, and review of transactions.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Create and update process documentation as assigned, make recommendations for process improvement within the department.
- Cross train in various accounting functions in the purchase to pay business cycle.
- Provide quality reporting metrics and analysis for internal clients.
- Assist with system balancing and data audit activities.
- Perform various duties of the general accounting department, as listed in the process task list.
- Act as liaison between general accounting and other teams or departments as needed.
- Perform related duties and other projects as assigned.
The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller.
Subordinate Staff: N/A
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience
- A general knowledge of accounting processes along with a general understanding of the business functions is preferred.
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years work experience is preferred.
- Strong client service skills.
- Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Ability to reconcile large amounts of data.
- Ability to work with only general direction, in areas of responsibility.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and listening and interpersonal skills.
- An inquisitive mindset with the ability to develop ideas and deliver them as end to end solutions.
- Approachable, team-oriented and collaborative.
- Demonstrated judgment, tact, candor, and resourcefulness.
- Strong initiative and attention to detail.
- Able to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals with strong opinions and varying professional development priorities and goals.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to follow-up and strong follow through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
The Staff Accountant should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in accounting or business with at least 12 credit hours of accounting. CPA or desire to be a CPA candidate is preferred.
Physical Demands
This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients, and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.
Working Conditions
Office Environment