Staff Accountant – Trust Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Bachus & Schanker, LLC

The Tone:
This is an in-office role at Bachus & Schanker, LLC, located in Denver, CO. Bachus & Schanker, LLC is dedicated to leveling the playing field for accident victims against large insurance companies, handling personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, and sexual assault cases. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the firm’s finance team, directly supporting its mission to achieve justice for clients and make a difference in people’s lives. You will gain valuable experience across law, medicine, insurance, and business practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Denver, CO
• Pay: $62500–$72500 yearly
• Team: Reports to Accounting Supervisor
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely financial operations by managing trust accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger, directly supporting the firm’s commitment to justice for its clients.
• Tech Stack: Quickbooks, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Spreadsheet Management: Maintain financial accuracy through regular updates and monitoring of excel spreadsheets.
• Transaction Processing: Process financial transactions and perform account reconciliations within Quickbooks.
• Document Organization: Organize and manage essential financial documents, including scanning, sorting, photocopying, and file maintenance.
• Accounting Support: Provide foundational support for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and trust accounting functions.
• Additional Duties: Undertake additional accounting duties and responsibilities as requested to support the finance team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A 4-year Accounting Degree is preferred, but applicable work experience will be considered.
• Experience: Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Strong Quickbooks skills, a solid general knowledge of accounting processes and terminology, and a commitment to client service.
• Bonus: Prior experience within a law firm or other professional corporate environment.