Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | SearchLogic Recruiting LLC

The Tone:
This is an early-career Staff Accountant role based in Midtown Atlanta, GA, offering a hybrid work schedule. The position is with a well-established national law firm seeking to expand its finance team. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional looking to build a stable career in a professional services environment, providing strong mentorship and clear growth potential within the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records and support the firm’s financial operations through diligent accounting practices.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting/ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• General Ledger: Maintain the general ledger and contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Transaction Processing: Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Specialized Accounting: Assist with trust/IOLTA accounting and client billing reconciliations.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external audit requests with necessary documentation and analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, suitable for an early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: 1–4 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, general comfort with accounting/ERP systems, high attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Previous public accounting experience or experience within a law firm/professional services environment.