What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Singleton Schreiber?
Role Overview
Singleton Schreiber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented staff accountant to support the Accounting team. This role is responsible for managing client settlement payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end close activities. The staff accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.
This role will be based in our San Diego office on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite.
Salary
$33.00-$36.00 an hour
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
Key Responsibilities
The Big Picture
The Staff Accountant supports firm financial operations by managing settlement-related accounting processes, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining accurate and compliant accounting records.
Specific Tasks
At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:
Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Singleton Schreiber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented staff accountant to support the Accounting team. This role is responsible for managing client settlement payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end close activities. The staff accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.
This role will be based in our San Diego office on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite.
Salary
$33.00-$36.00 an hour
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
Key Responsibilities
The Big Picture
The Staff Accountant supports firm financial operations by managing settlement-related accounting processes, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining accurate and compliant accounting records.
Specific Tasks
- Perform regular reconciliation of trust accounts to ensure adherence to applicable compliance and regulatory standards.
- Assist with month-end close procedures.
- Process client settlement payments for all types of settlements.
- Prepare and process client checks and attorney fee payments.
- Review Client Settlement Distribution Agreements for accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct audits of payments made and attorney fee splits.
- Coordinate with the Settlement Team regarding client payments.
- File and maintain accounting and financial documentation.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to client payments.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the Accounting department.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks.
- Law firm experience preferred.
- 2 years of general accounting experience or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent administrative, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work a full-time, hybrid schedule.
At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
- 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
- Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
- Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Up to $5,000 Infertility Treatment reimbursement and
- Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
- Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
- $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
- State bar and approved professional association dues covered
- $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
- Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time
Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.