Staff Accountant

Description

Joye Law Firm is a dynamic and growing personal injury law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to our clients throughout the state of South Carolina. We are looking for an additional Staff Accountant to add to our incredible accounting team. 

At Joye Law Firm, our work is guided by our core values:

• Bravery: We fearlessly advocate for our clients, even in the face of complex challenges.
• Commitment to the Greater Good: We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve and our community.
• Compassion: We approach every client with empathy, understanding, and respect during their most vulnerable times.
• Desire for Continuous Improvement: We are always learning, growing, and seeking new ways to deliver the best possible results.

If these values resonate with you, we invite you to be a vital part of our team.

The daily tasks for this position include:

1. Deposit settlement checks for the office in which the Staff Accountant works. 
2. Follow up on uncleared checks and assist in resolving outstanding items. 
3. Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with firm procedures. Journal entries are subject to approval by the Director of Accounting. 
4. Reconcile the firm’s IOLTA bank accounts on a monthly basis. Submit completed reconciliations to the Director of Accounting for review and the Chief Operating Officer for approval. 
5. Reconcile the firm’s operating bank accounts on a monthly basis and submit completed reconciliations to the Director of Accounting for review. 
6. Collect and attach receipts for operating account transactions and update expense account classifications as necessary. 
7. Enter accounts payable invoices accurately and timely, ensuring transactions are properly coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts. 
8. Prepare the operating account check run and supporting documentation for review and release by the Director of Accounting. *
9. Process operating account deposits for attorney fees and client cost reimbursements and ensure deposits are accurately recorded in the accounting system. 
10. Reconcile firm credit card accounts, including reviewing transactions and supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies. 
11. Process monthly uncollectable client costs in accordance with firm policies and procedures. 
12. Prepare and file the firm’s quarterly sales/use tax returns. 
13. Maintain the firm’s fixed asset list, including recording additions, disposals, and other changes as appropriate. 
14. Assist the Director of Accounting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures as requested.
15. Provide backup assistance to other members of the Accounting Department as needed.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position.

Joye Law Firm provides a full benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Paid Life Insurance with the option to buy higher coverage
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401(K) with a generous contribution from the firm
• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Frequent Employee Appreciation Events

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; QuickBooks; Microsoft Outlook, Lawbase Case Management software and NetDocs.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B. A. / B. S.) in business administration or equivalent from a college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.