The Staff Accountant will manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include journal entries, account reconciliations, and collaboration with other finance teams for accuracy in reporting.
About Us:
Magna Legal Services provides end-to-end legal support services to law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies throughout the nation. As an end-to-end service provider, we can provide strategic advantages to our clients by offering legal support services at every stage of their legal proceedings.
Job Description:
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Position Summary:
Magna Legal Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and process improvement. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support the month-end/year-end close process
- Reconcile accounts receivable and credit card transactions
- Develop and maintain Excel-based reports to analyze financial data and support month-end close and reporting processes
- Process and review customer refund transactions to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and timely resolution
- Prepare schedules and gather documentation for external audits
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA Candidate or CPA Eligible
- 1-3 years of corporate accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principle
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- NetSuite ERP experience preferred
- Sage Intacct experience
Compensation: USD $65,000 - $85,000 per year.
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Magna Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Top Skills
Excel
Netsuite Erp
Sage Intacct
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