Staff Accountant

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Staff Accountant position. This position may be filled in a hybrid or remote capacity in any of our locations, except for Los Angeles, CA and Oakland, CA. Travel is required for this position.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of general accounting functions; including Fixed Assets, select GL account maintenance and analysis, and Tax Tracking. Essential job functions include:

• Maintain Fixed Asset Database
• Generate Depreciation and Amortization Schedules
• Complete inventory of all office locations
• Track and pay Personal Property Taxes
• Perform Lease reconciliations
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations with variety of complexity for all firm accounts.
• Perform daily reconciliation of Bank to Book activity
• Assist with Bank Account maintenance and Banking Relationships
• Track and file Unclaimed Property
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statements, and other standard and ad-hoc reports as necessary.
• Perform internal audit of general ledger accounts
• Track and reconcile payroll deductions
• Perform new vendor audits
• Research and resolve questions received regarding financial statements and general ledger activity.
• Assist with various operations of the general ledger accounting processes and activities.
• Prepare audit schedules related to bank accounts, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, charitable contributions, and assist the auditors in their general ledger inquiries.
• Assist with tracking of fixed assets
• Assist with tracking of tax payments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, 2-year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience required.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel. 
• Excellent proofreading and analytical skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Travel required

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of Colorado: $47,000 - $83,000
• State of Illinois: $46,000 - $89,000
• State of Massachusetts: $50,000 - $97,000
• State of Maryland: $49,000 - $74,000
• State of Minnesota: $50,000 - $84,000
• Washington, D.C.: $65,000 - $96,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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