Staff Accountant

SUMMARY: 

The role of the Staff Accountant is expected to manage the daily operations of the function while focusing on continuous improvement to continue and drive enhancements. The Staff Accountant will also provide support through special projects and ad hoc analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor bank account positive pay exceptions.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Perform day to day general ledger accounting.
• Calculate and prepare accrual journal entries for assigned business units 
• Responsible for month, quarter and year-end close of assigned business units 
• Analyze fluctuations in account balances 
• Perform specialized projects as assigned
• Assist in preparing for year-end audit reporting for external auditors. Identify and research audit issues and questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

 COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze complex issues and articulate solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Deadline-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated leadership in teamwork, special projects, and complex assignments
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently on special projects and complex assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a large organization

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus.
• Experience working in a multi-function, multi-geography environment preferred
• Proven experience designing, building, and managing discrete and/or end-to-end processes
• Experience in the Legal Services industry a plus.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

This role is not a supervisor position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers whose first language is English. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPA a plus.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type and use mouse; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. 

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment in a clerical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel expected for this position.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled.

If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRDept@lexitaslegal.com for assistance.  All other applications must be submitted online.