Staff Accountant
Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 150 attorneys and 300 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.
At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you’ll feel at home at McNees.
Join a collaborative and fast‑paced accounting team within a multi‑office law firm. We’re looking for a detail‑driven Staff Accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing daily transactional work with deeper financial analysis. In this role, you’ll support multiple offices and ancillary entities, manage core AP/AR functions, and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. If you’re someone who values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement - especially through smart use of technology - you’ll feel right at home here.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions for assigned accounts.
- Support firm‑wide AP/AR processes, including preparing, recording, and analyzing journal entries.
- Monitor and triage Accounting inboxes; respond directly or route inquiries to the appropriate team member.
- Complete monthly reconciliations for assigned accounts.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and ad hoc statements as needed.
- Gather and prepare documentation for the firm’s annual review conducted by the CPA firm.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial or payroll‑related information.
- Use firm‑selected financial systems and participate in ongoing training to maintain proficiency and efficiency.
- Contribute to process improvements and support the exploration of technology‑based solutions.
- Perform other accounting duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Experience with Aderant is a plus.
- Experience with modified cash basis accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with intercompany (parent–subsidiary) structures is preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work professionally with staff at all levels, including attorneys and firm leadership.
- High attention to detail with reliable follow‑through.
- Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate, share information, and proactively assist others.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3+ years of experience preferred.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience in AP, AR, and account reconciliation will also be considered.
- Prior law firm accounting experience is a plus.
NOTE: 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.
About McNees
Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.
Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.
Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).
McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.
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