Associate Staff Accountant

at  Aldridge Pite LLP

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.
Purpose
The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, detailed reports, and monthly close activities related to the preparation of financial statements. The candidate is expected to have strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Pay: 50-60k DOE

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Heavy reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Assist the Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO in the daily financial requirements
• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecast, and analysis for senior management and follow up on open items
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, work papers, accruals/corrections and variance analysis
• Assist in preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecast
• Analyze operating expenses, including comparisons to budgeted and trend results
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Management, internal and external auditors, regarding financial results and special reporting request
• Support Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO with special projects
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures
• Interface with management in various departments
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to follow direction, execute timely and ensure accuracy
• Effectively able to manage conflicting priorities and workload pressures
• Focuses on process improvement
• Exercises good business judgment
• Takes ownership and accountability for tasks
• Aptitude to analyze data and formulate sound conclusions
• Must have excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities and technical skills in accounting
• Accurate with numbers and calculations
• Self-starter
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Major Market ERP systems experience
• MS Dynamics- AX experience is a plus
• Learns new systems and processes quickly
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

General Competency Factors

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity

• Heavy reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Assist the Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO in the daily financial requirements
• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecast, and analysis for senior management and follow up on open items
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, work papers, accruals/corrections and variance analysis
• Assist in preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecast
• Analyze operating expenses, including comparisons to budgeted and trend results
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Management, internal and external auditors, regarding financial results and special reporting request
• Support Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO with special projects
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures
• Interface with management in various departments
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed