Staff Accountant

About Us: Wettermark Keith is a rapidly growing national personal injury firm. We pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. At Wettermark Keith, we understand that our work extends far beyond the courtroom. We engage with people during some of the most challenging times of their lives – moments filled with uncertainty, fear, and stress. Our clients come to us in the aftermath of tragic accidents, seeking not just legal representation, but a beacon of hope for their future.

Purpose: The objective of this Staff Accountant position is to provide support to the accounting/finance department of a rapidly growing personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with various cross-functional departments and working in a challenging, fast–paced environment, and will possess excellent problem-solving skills. The candidate should also be passionate about finance, instituting best practices, creating efficiencies, and improving processes. 

This is a full-time, in-person position in our Birmingham office with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform general accounting and other related duties for the organization, coordinating with the entire Finance team
• Assist in completion of financial statements and budgeting processes
• Prepare and record daily, monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
• Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the consolidated and individual case budgets
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports, perform variance analysis and report significant issues to management
• Respond to and research accounts receivable/payable inquiries including payments to vendors and reimbursements to individuals with a limited degree of supervision
• Review and approve employee expense reports in accordance with company travel and expense policy guidelines
• Assisting with audit and tax support and inquiries, as necessary
• Communicate with vendors and internal employees regarding invoice status and payments
• Manage vendor records, including maintain W-9 records and 1099 reporting
• Provide reports to owners of employee travel and expense costs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Understanding of accounts payable practices/techniques
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to troubleshoot and research solutions to problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet set standards
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field strongly preferred
• 4-5 years of experience