WilliamsGautier Law Firm Hiring for Accountant Job at Tallahassee, FL Full Time

About the Job

The accountant reports directly to the Shareholders and is supported by an outside consultant, the Firm’s CPA and the Firm’s IT vendor.

The duties include:

• Firm financial management
• Human Resources/Payroll management
• Facilities management
• Day-to-day office operations

Job Requirements:

• Law firm accounting experience is preferred
• 3 years of accounting and bookkeeping background
• An understanding of trust accounting in a law firm environment, preferred.
• Team player with strong multitasking skills
• Organizational skills
• Understanding of general professional office operations.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with PerfectLaw is preferred, but not required

Position Description for Accountant

The accountant is responsible for managing the accounting of the Firm, managing the facilities of the Firm, and overseeing the human resources/payroll function.

The accountant reports to and will meet with the Firm Shareholders on a regular, periodic basis. The accountant’s responsibilities, which may be altered or added to from time to time by Shareholders, are described in more detail below:

Management of Firm Finances

The accountant should have a strong accounting background and will be responsible for the overall accuracy of the books for the Firm, including responsibility for the following:

· Assisting in Budget planning and implementation

· Financial and tax payroll tax reporting/oversight

· General ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable

· Trust Accounting

· Billing and collections

· Cash flow management

· Payroll administration

· Insurance Administration

· Collaborating with outside consultant and CPA to ensure accurate reporting.

· Working with tax CPAs to provide reporting as necessary for tax preparation and 401K plan administration.

Management of Human Resources

The accountant will oversee the Human Resources and Payroll functions of the Firm:

· Facilitate annual benefits renewal for the Firm

· Maintain and keep updated personnel records for all employees

· Manage unemployment compensation

· Update the employee handbook as requested by the Shareholders

· Process payroll and make necessary tax deposits according to established deadlines

· Ensure quarterly and annual payroll reporting is completed timely

· Manage the posting of staff job advertisements as requested by shareholders.

Facilities Management

The accountant will be responsible for the overall management of the Firm’s physical facilities and related functions, including the following:

· Manage the purchasing of office and break room supplies, including food and drink items

· Oversight of parking, building and grounds maintenance

Maintain Fixed Asset Records

· Pull supporting documentation for new purchases

· Maintain list of purchases during the year for CPA

· Record dispositions during the year for CPA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location