Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: St. Louis, MO 63102

Salary/Payrate: $75K-$80K and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

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Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Senior Accountant opening with a boutique law firm located in St. Louis, MO 63102. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the firm’s budget, including the preparation and review of variance analyses to support informed decision-making. This role is responsible for providing hands-on accounting expertise. This position will provide oversight of A/R, A/P, payroll, balance sheet general ledger accounts, daily deposits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reconciliations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Law firm accounting experience preferred.
• Coyote Analytics experience preferred.
• Mid to major accounting ERP system experience preferred.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Process improvement and internal control skills focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 programs.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Accounts Payable

• Audit, enter, and post vendor invoices and expense reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with firm policies and federal guidelines.
• Research and resolve any balances forward on vendor invoices, and any open invoices on vendor statements.
• Ensure collection of form W-9 for new vendors.
• Perform rush request and weekly check runs.
• Collaborate with Firm Administrator on the annual Form 1099 process.
• Reconcile vendor and credit card statements monthly.
• Process bi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including review of timesheets and attendance records for accuracy, finalizing and submitting payroll, and entering in Firm’s accounting software. 
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related issues, such as paycheck discrepancies, tax withholding, and benefit deductions.
• Oversee the management and administration of the Firm’s trust account, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

General Ledger

• Manage journal entries for recurring transactions (e.g., payroll, 401(k), HSA, banking, depreciation) and ad hoc requirements.
• Research and reconcile various balance sheet general ledger accounts.
• Provide support to Firm Administrator and Firm’s outside accountant with partner account maintenance and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting tasks.

Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications

• Deposit client checks received in-house daily using online deposit technology.
• Assimilate electronic payment remittance notifications daily from clients and from online banking platforms.
• Post payments daily (I.e., checks, ACHs, wires) into client trust accounts, as retainers, and to open AR.
• Maintain Excel files for clients with unique billing, payment, and cash application requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate, confidential employee personnel files. 
• Assist Firm Administrator with evaluation composites as needed.
• Perform billing tasks in a supporting role.
• Perform client intake in a supporting role.
• Assist Firm Administrator with preparation for year-end, including comp and bonus information. 
• Assist with additional financial reporting or other administrative tasks necessary for closing out the fiscal year.