Staff Accountant

6 days ago


Washington, United States Sterne Kessler Goldstein and Fox PLLC Full time
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 that possible. With that in mind, 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 a Staff Accountant that will support Payroll and other Accounting duties. The ideal person will be an efficient worker with strong organization skills, exacting attention to detail and work well as part of a team. This role will be responsible for employee data validation and payroll resolution, which includes system maintenance, processing wages, deductions, and other payments to ensure that all Directors and employees are paid correctly and on time. The Staff Accountant should be local to the D.C. metro area and willing to come to the office when requested.

How will you make an impact?
  • Coordinating and processing multi-state semi-monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assisting in ensuring all payroll data entry for new hires, terminations, rate changes, and employee classifications are correct for each payroll.
  • Performing general day-to-day payroll tasks such as verifying payroll records by reviewing any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title, exemptions, and salary changes.
  • Ensuring accuracy of hourly or salary amounts within payroll.
  • Calculating final wages, PTO payouts, bonuses, and new employee prorated salaries.
  • Monitoring and importing timecards each pay period.
  • Preparing reports regarding payroll activities, payroll deductions, and garnishments.
  • Assisting with reconciling annual employee W-2s in collaboration with the Accounting Manager.
  • Providing excellent customer service by responding to and answering employee questions regarding payroll matters.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all employee payroll information.
  • Preparing daily cash receipts reports.
  • Preparing reconciliations for the firm's corporate credit card, USPTO, WIPO, and online legal research accounts.
  • Assisting as needed with the annual audit process.
  • And more.
What will you bring to the role?
  • Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years' experience with Accounting and payroll operations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
  • Experience with UKG Pro payroll system is preferred.
  • Experience in professional services accounting operations, public accounting or legal industry a plus.
  • Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge of payroll accounting including federal, state, and local tax laws.
  • Knowledge of general ledger accounting principles.
  • Strong time management and self-organizational skills to meet deadlines and complete work efficiently.
  • Ability to work both independently, as well as collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
  • Communicate areas of concern regularly and proactively with management

The good faith base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $68,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

To Apply

Please include a resume and cover letter in your application materials.

Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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