Legal Accountant

Job: Legal Accountant  

Pay: $90K - $95K/yr 

Location: Fresno, CA 

Schedule: M - F,  8a - 5p

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Great Benefits: Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, & More.. 

Legal Accountant Job Description:

PrideStaff Financial is working with a local law office who is seeking a Legal Accountant to join their team.  The Legal Accountant will support day-to-day financial operations from bill pay through financial statement reporting. The Legal Accountant will work closely with attorneys, office staff, and outside professionals such as the firm's tax professionals.  The ideal Legal Accountant has solid understanding of Accounting principles, understands real estate, legal, and tax financial operations, with clear written and verbal communication and superb attention to detail.  The Legal Accountant is a full-time, in-office, direct hire position in Fresno, CA. 

Legal Accountant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain Financial Records, Manage AP/AR, Enter Transactions, & Keep The General Ledger up to Date 
• Perform Monthly Bank & Credit Account Reconciliations
• Process Vendor Invoices, Issue Payments, Support Payroll Processing, & Handle Employee Expense Reimbursements 
• Track Case-Related Expenses, Assist With Billing Support, Prepare Client Settlement Statements, & Process Payments 
• Assist With Maintaining IOLTA Trust Account Records Under Direct Supervision
• Maintain Personal & Real Estate Financial Records For Managing Partners 
• Generate Monthly, Quarterly, & Annual Financial Reports Including Balance Sheets, P&L, & Cash Flow, & Provide Special Analysis as Needed
• Control The Budgeting Process & Conduct Actual-to-Budget Variance Analysis 
• Work With The Outside CPA’s by Organizing Documents & Records For Tax Compliance & External Reporting 
• Handle General Office Accounting Tasks & Firm-Wide Duties as Required 
• Assist With Additional Financial Needs as Requested 

Legal Accountant Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Similar Degree Highly Desired 
• 8 Years of Consistent Accounting or Bookkeeping Experience Required With Solid References 
• Solid Experience Using Accounting Software, Word, & Excel Along With Full Understanding of Accounting Principles & Reconciliations 
• Experience in a Law Firm or Professional Business Background Desired 
• Understands Trust Accounts & Client Funds Highly Preferred 
• Exposure With Legal Billing or Case Management Systems 
• Highly Analytical & Possesses Superb Attention to Detail, Organization & Multitasking Skills 

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements:

• Must be 18 Years Old
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Drug Screen
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff!