Staff Accountant

Essential Functions:

• Reconcile and post month end reports
• Prepare and submit financial reports
• Assist with year-end reporting
• Prepare/record general ledger journal entries
• Prepare alternate compensation reports
• Prepare rental invoices and respond to any inquiries re: these invoices
• Train new associates, paralegals, legal assistants and Accounting staff
• Create and maintain timekeeper profiles and rates
• Maintain LMS workflow documents
• Oversee and assist with client billing
• Respond to Accounting inquiries from NM employees
• Assist Accounting staff with various questions and tasks
• Work on special accounting projects as needed
• Assist Director of Finance as needed

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

· Understand functionality of all office equipment and systems

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

· Flexibility, responsiveness, adaptability, and professional maturity

· Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment

· Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

· A valid driver’s license is required

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma

· Relevant accounting experience

· Knowledge of Excel software

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods

· Ability to constantly operate office equipment such as a keyboard, calculator, copy machine, and other office equipment for prolonged periods

· Ability to move about to access file cabinets and office machinery

· Ability to lift 15 pounds or more

Essential Cognitive Functions:

· Ability to effectively exchange information verbally and written

· Ability to read and interpret documents, reports, and other written materials

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

· Ability to analyze a problem logically and provide potential solutions

· Ability to focus on a task with frequent interruptions