General Ledger Accountant

Who are we?

Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.

What do we need?

We are looking for an Accountant that will primarily be responsible for managing the General Ledger, reporting, reconciliation and audit tasks. The General Ledger Accountant should be local to the DC metro area or willing to relocate. This is a hybrid role that requires regular in-office presence.

How will you make an impact?

• Maintaining general ledger entries for month-end reporting.
• Preparing daily cash reconciliation and recap of cash transactions.
• Assisting in monthly preparation of financial reports.
• Reconciling bank accounts and other general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with partner draw reconciliation.
• Preparing the daily banking report, reconciling operating and trust accounts, preparing wires and ACH transfers.
• Assisting with calculation of payment of property, sales, and use tax.
• Analyzing and reviewing expense reports for compliance with the Firm’s policy.
• Preparing reimbursement for expense reports.
• Aiding in financial reporting using 3E after ensuring accuracy of postings and identifying budget variances; preparing the monthly report for Directors and Managers; maintaining accounting department tracking and analytical reports.
• Reconciling payroll contributions to the 401(k) Plan investment accounts; recalculating the firm’s profit sharing contribution quarterly; making corrections and adjustments as needed; preparing worksheets for discrimination tests.
• Maintaining the fixed asset module; reconciling to the G/L; preparing depreciation for cash, accrual, and tax books.
• Coordinating estimated tax payments with the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting.
• Maintaining subject matter expertise in the 3E G/L module and reporting.
• Organizing and managing audit deliverables; maintaining audit schedules and providing all deliverables on time.
• Supporting the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, and performing special projects as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of related accounting experience.
• Attention to detail, excellent grammar and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional conduct to interact with members of the Firm, vendors, consultants, clients and others daily in a constructive, efficient and positive manner.
• Ability to schedule work to meet all accounting and other deadlines, maintain all confidences, and work under pressure/stress efficiently, and productively and in a professional manner.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and database skills, including the ability to analyze data.
• Must possess critical thinking and problem resolution skills and be willing to display initiative to learn and perform all duties in a complex accounting environment.