Position Title: Staff Accountant
Division: Accounting / Finance
Department: Accounts Payable / AP
Reports to: Accounts Payable Manager
Industry: Law Firm
Location: Washington, DC (NW)
Status: Full Time, Direct Hire, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 9AM-5:30PM, Monday through Friday
Apply at: https://jonesnet.com/careers.html#/jobs/15611

Jones Networking is recruiting for an Accountant with the Washington, DC office of a global Law Firm. This opportunity offers career growth in a Legal Accounting Department. The Firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, including; medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, generous parental leave and PTO plan, retirement plan, transportation benefits, wellness programs, education scholarship opportunities, and more.

Staff Accountant Position Summary:
– Audit, record and process Firm invoices and employee expense reports ensuring adherence to Firm policies and client guidelines.
– Prepare and process checks and electronic payments for vendors and employees.
– Set-up and validate vendors during the supplier onboarding process.
– Maintain 1099 database in the Accounting software and communicate with vendors to obtain proper documentation as necessary.
– Audit vendor invoices for firm compliance and evaluate appropriate account and matter coding.
– Evaluate sales and use tax payable on invoices.
– Resolve reconciling items when needed, work with the GL and  billing team, and participate in providing documentation for the annual audit.
– Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding vendor and employee payment status.

Staff Accountant Qualifications Summary:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
– Internship or work experience in a finance or accounting role.
– Exceptional attention to detail with strong time management skills.
– Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients.
– Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and gain a complete understanding of accounts payable and its impact on other functions within the Accounting Department and the Firm.
– Effective research and problem solving skills.
– Knowledge of Chrome River and/or 3E accounting system database a plus.

If you’re ready to take the next step towards an exciting new career, visit www.jonesnet.com to view all of our current openings in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Charlotte, NC.