Staff Accountant at Pilsbury Law in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Nashville, Tennessee




Job Description



The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting duties, such as: journal entries, bank reconciliations, sales and use tax calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile and analyze information gathered and prepare for general ledger entry, as assigned


• Reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts; create summary reports as needed; researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner


• Reconcile Bank Accounts, both domestic and foreign, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner


• Prepare Sales & Use Tax calculations and accruals for various states by reviewing all required vendor invoices; in a complete, timely and accurate manner


• Assist Fixed Asset Accountant in updating records and reconciliations relating to fixed asset activities


• Complete Sub-Tenant monthly billing and maintain spreadsheet


• Various journal entries and reconciliations for foreign offices, as assigned


• Perform research and prepare schedules relating to annual audits, as assigned


• Perform other duties as necessary

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or related experience


• 2+ years accounting experience in a general ledger systems environment, preferably with a large legal or professional services environment


• Experience with Aderant Expert and/or Sage FAS a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills and math skills


• Strong organizational and problem solving skills


• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently, with individuals at all levels of the organization and work well as part of a team


• Ability to prepare and analyze financial information and reports


• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet regular deadlines


• Must have strong experience and skills with Microsoft Excel and Word

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.


• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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