Staff Accountant

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant supports key financial operations by performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, reconciling bank statements, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audits. This role involves P&L and KPI analysis, maintaining internal controls, and contributing to various accounting projects. Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills are essential. The Staff Accountant ensures data integrity across systems while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Perform month-end/quarter/annual close procedures
•    Reconcile monthly bank statements 
•    Assist in the preparation of annual budget and forecasting
•    P&L and KPI analysis
•    Serve as important contributor on accounting projects 
•    Identify and maintain internal controls and procedures
•    Assist and interim and year end audits
•    Maintains data integrity of all Accounting systems
•    Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data 
•    Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•    Ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate 
•    Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity
•    Performs other duties as required. 

Preferred Skills:

•    Extremely detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
•    Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and especially critical thinking skills
•    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft suite
•    Working knowledge of applicable accounting systems
•    Experience with multi-state/multi-business unit entities
•    Public accounting experience a strong plus

Work Experience Requirements:

•    Strong knowledge of general ledger with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of double entry bookkeeping in accordance with US GAAP; passing an evaluation is mandatory
•    High degree of professional skepticism and solid judgment skills
•    Ability to effectively communicate financial concepts and data
•    Minimum of 3 to 5 years (preferred) experience in accounting  

Education Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent degree
•    CPA or CPA candidate a plus 

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.