Staff Accountant – Partner Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Hays

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role for a global law firm, supported by Hays, a leading recruitment agency. This highly respected firm provides legal services globally and is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to grow their career. The Staff Accountant will join a collaborative Partner Accounting team, where they will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial management. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth, team collaboration, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the firm’s financial operations and overall success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $73000 yearly
• Team: Partner Accounting team
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial records, reporting, and operational support for partner-related accounting activities within a global law firm.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monthly Accounting: Perform comprehensive monthly accounting tasks, including processing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.
• Compensation Management: Calculate and prepare compensation accurately for contractual timekeepers.
• Financial Planning Support: Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives by supplying precise accounting data and analytical insights.
• Tax Reporting Assistance: Assist with the preparation of annual tax-related reporting specific to partner capital accounts.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate support for audits, which includes preparing necessary schedules and responding promptly to auditor requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a strong foundational understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Skills: Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines. Possess strong communication skills to interact professionally across various departments. Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365 and maintain the ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.