Staff Accountant

Firm Mission Statement

Our mission is to change as many lives as possible by offering immigration solutions even in the most difficult cases. We look at all possible options to keep our clients in the United States with their families where they belong. We stand ready to fight even when success seems unsure because we understand how much better life can be with the dignity and peace of mind that comes with having documents.   

Position Purpose

As a high-volume and growing immigration law firm, we require an experienced Staff Accountant to collaborate with the Controller on accounting operations for six affiliated Limited Liability companies. Daily activities include preparing and recording financial transactions, including but not limited to accounts receivable and payable, payroll entry, cost allocations, general ledger analysis, inter-company transactions, and month and year-end closings, in accordance with accounting principles and corporate policies, using cash basis accounting.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and other related financial duties for multiple companies.
• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations of company bank accounts.
• Month-end close activities and reporting, including reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements.
• Input payroll information and process biweekly payroll for small companies with 10-15 employees.
• Reconcile all credit card purchases to monthly statements.
• Process 1099 forms and other relevant organizational forms.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed and recommend proper techniques for discovering and preventing fraud.
• Perform other related accounting and financial duties as assigned. 

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be in-office in Dublin, Ohio.
• A high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A keen understanding of and adherence to financial accounting and cost accounting standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting work experience.
• 1-2 years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting system is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Reporting Relationship

While this role does not have direct reports, the ability to work with all internal team members is a critical success factor.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 team member is regularly required to primarily sit, stand or walk; handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The team member must be able to lift up to five (5) pounds, as needed, without assistance. 

While performing duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to an assigned office location or the team member’s home office. 

Disclaimer

The information contained within this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and necessary level of work performance by any team member within this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and position requirements.