Staff Accountant

Description:

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant supports treasury operations, cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting activities across the Firm. This role plays a key part in maintaining a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with Firm policies, and supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Receipts and Finance leadership to complete/review cash‑driven processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, is detail‑oriented and is comfortable working with financial data, reconciliations and general ledger activity.

Responsibilities
Prepare/review daily cash reports and monitor bank activity.
Perform/review various reconciliations including bank, remote stipend, and other recurring employee allowances
Manage Bank Signers and issuing Firm credit cards
Assist with bank transfers, payroll funding, and returned ACH/wire exceptions.
Prepare journal entries and month end close validations (depreciation, penalties, fees, quarterly tax, etc.)
Assist with PAC requests, issuing checks, performing PAC reconciliation and journal entries
Manage/review the payments of Independent Contractors
Support AP processes including retired partner payments, monthly rents, and expense workflows
Assist with reviewing/approving Partner reimbursement and ensuring overages are managed
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, including variance analysis, reporting package preparation, and management reporting
Analyze and resolve general ledger discrepancies, investigate variances, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records
Assist with potential merger data validation and capital reconciliations
Maintain documentation and support cross‑training
Support unclaimed funds due diligence, stale check monitoring and other compliance activities
Ensure treasury activities adhere to strong internal controls and compliance.
Work collaboratively with AP, Payroll, Finance, and HR to ensure accuracy of cash-related activities
Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
2 - 5 years of hands-on relevant work experience
Working knowledge of ACH, wires, checks, and positive pay processes
Experience investigating and resolving returned ACH, rejected wires, and bank exceptions
Proficiency with bank reconciliations
Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivots
Strong written and verbal communication
High attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies and investigate root causes
Ability to manage sensitive financial access and information with discretion and professionalism
Proven ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and operate in a fast‑paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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