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Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox · 3 hours ago

General Ledger Accountant

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is a highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firm. They are seeking a General Ledger Accountant responsible for managing the general ledger, reporting, reconciliation, and audit tasks.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining general ledger entries for month-end reporting

Preparing daily cash reconciliation and recap of cash transactions

Assisting in monthly preparation of financial reports

Reconciling bank accounts and other general ledger accounts

Assisting with partner draw reconciliation

Preparing the daily banking report, reconciling operating and trust accounts, preparing wires and ACH transfers

Assisting with calculation of payment of property, sales, and use tax

Analyzing and reviewing expense reports for compliance with the Firm’s policy

Preparing reimbursement for expense reports

Aiding in financial reporting using 3E after ensuring accuracy of postings and identifying budget variances; preparing the monthly report for Directors and Managers; maintaining accounting department tracking and analytical reports

Reconciling payroll contributions to the 401(k) Plan investment accounts; recalculating the firm’s profit sharing contribution quarterly; making corrections and adjustments as needed; preparing worksheets for discrimination tests

Maintaining the fixed asset module; reconciling to the G/L; preparing depreciation for cash, accrual, and tax books

Coordinating estimated tax payments with the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting

Maintaining subject matter expertise in the 3E G/L module and reporting

Organizing and managing audit deliverables; maintaining audit schedules and providing all deliverables on time

Supporting the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, and performing special projects as assigned

Qualification

General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingReconciliation Skills3E Software ProficiencyMicrosoft ExcelProblem ResolutionAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

3+ years of related accounting experience

Attention to detail, excellent grammar and communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Professional conduct to interact with members of the Firm, vendors, consultants, clients and others daily in a constructive, efficient and positive manner

Ability to schedule work to meet all accounting and other deadlines, maintain all confidences, and work under pressure/stress efficiently, and productively and in a professional manner

Excellent Microsoft Excel and database skills, including the ability to analyze data

Must possess critical thinking and problem resolution skills and be willing to display initiative to learn and perform all duties in a complex accounting environment