Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. The firm is a prominent legal organization that relies on precise and thorough financial management to support its extensive operations. This Staff Accountant position is critical for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s financial records by overseeing general accounting operations, meticulously verifying financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with established principles. The successful candidate will also provide essential backup for other specialized accounting functions, demonstrating strong initiative and contributing as a highly organized and motivated team player.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified in job description

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager – Financials & Trusts.
• Mission: To process various aspects of the firm’s accounting, including general operations and financial transaction verification, while supporting other accounting specialists.
• Tech Stack: Elite 3E, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconciliations: Prepare month-end reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Journal Entries: Maintain daily and monthly journal entries to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Bank Transactions: Initiate, review, and confirm bank transactions for financial accuracy.
• Tax Support: Assist with various tax filings in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Backup: Provide backup to the Accounts Receivable and Trust Specialist positions to ensure continuous operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, providing a foundational understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and theories.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional accounting experience is required. Preference is given to candidates with prior experience gained within a law firm or public accounting environment.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency with Excel; a solid ability to understand and apply basic GAAP theories and procedures; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage complex financial data; professional oral and written communication abilities; and excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially in a high-volume accounting environment. A client service mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team are also essential, alongside being self-motivated to perform under minimal supervision with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Bonus: Possession of a CPA license, or actively pursuing certification, is preferred, as is familiarity with Elite 3E accounting software.