Staff Accountant

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and detailed Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team.  This is an exciting opportunity for a financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and is eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on helping clients move forward with their lives. 

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s financial operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, compliance filings, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Senior Accountant. 

Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a culture built on family values. This role is remote, but the Staff Accountant must reside in Colorado or Texas. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

General Ledger & Reconciliations 

• Record daily banking and financial transactions with accurate general ledger coding. 

• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations, including operating and trust accounts. 

• Maintain balance sheet integrity and proactively research and resolve discrepancies. 

• Support month-end close activities to ensure accurate and complete financial statements. 

Compliance & Multi-State Filings 

• Research and complete required state and local filings across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Assist with year-end compliance activities, including preparation and filing of 1099s. 

• Maintain organized documentation to support audits, reviews, and regulatory requirements. 

Accounts Payable & Vendor Oversight 

• Support accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice review, coding, and processing. 

• Ensure invoices are reviewed and approved in accordance with firm policies and internal controls. 

• Assist with vendor relationship management and issue resolution as needed. 

Accounts Receivable & Client Accounting Support 

• Partner with Accounts Receivable team members on collections, trust replenishment, and reconciliations. 

• Assist with resolving client chargebacks, billing discrepancies, and payment issues. 

• Support accurate tracking and reporting of client-related financial activity. 

Finance Team & Business Support 

• Assist the CFO and Senior Accountant with financial analysis, reporting, and supporting data as requested. 

• Participate in cross-training and serve as backup support for Finance team members. 

• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements as the firm scales. 

• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned. 

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and detailed Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. &nb...

Position Requirements: 

• As our culture is remote-first, all employees are expected to have the capability to work from home with a reliable internet connection and to set up a workstation that supports productive work during normal business hours. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance role required. 

• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization preferred. 

• Experience in the legal industry strongly preferred. 

• Customer service experience a plus. 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills. 

• Experience with accounting, billing, and financial systems such as QuickBooks, TimeSolv, LawPay, and Salesforce preferred. 

 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an interrupt-driven setting. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and clients. 

• Ownership mindset with a willingness to grow and evolve alongside the firm. 

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. 

• Adaptability and resilience when working under pressure or tight deadlines. 

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and detailed Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team.  This is an exciting opportunity for a financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and is eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on helping clients move forward with their lives. 

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s financial operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, compliance filings, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Senior Accountant. 

Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a culture built on family values. This role is remote, but the Staff Accountant must reside in Colorado or Texas. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

General Ledger & Reconciliations 

• Record daily banking and financial transactions with accurate general ledger coding. 

• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations, including operating and trust accounts. 

• Maintain balance sheet integrity and proactively research and resolve discrepancies. 

• Support month-end close activities to ensure accurate and complete financial statements. 

Compliance & Multi-State Filings 

• Research and complete required state and local filings across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Assist with year-end compliance activities, including preparation and filing of 1099s. 

• Maintain organized documentation to support audits, reviews, and regulatory requirements. 

Accounts Payable & Vendor Oversight 

• Support accounts payable processes, including vendor setup, invoice review, coding, and processing. 

• Ensure invoices are reviewed and approved in accordance with firm policies and internal controls. 

• Assist with vendor relationship management and issue resolution as needed. 

Accounts Receivable & Client Accounting Support 

• Partner with Accounts Receivable team members on collections, trust replenishment, and reconciliations. 

• Assist with resolving client chargebacks, billing discrepancies, and payment issues. 

• Support accurate tracking and reporting of client-related financial activity. 

Finance Team & Business Support 

• Assist the CFO and Senior Accountant with financial analysis, reporting, and supporting data as requested. 

• Participate in cross-training and serve as backup support for Finance team members. 

• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements as the firm scales. 

• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned. 

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and detailed Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. &nb...

Position Requirements: 

• As our culture is remote-first, all employees are expected to have the capability to work from home with a reliable internet connection and to set up a workstation that supports productive work during normal business hours. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience required. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance role required. 

• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state organization preferred. 

• Experience in the legal industry strongly preferred. 

• Customer service experience a plus. 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills. 

• Experience with accounting, billing, and financial systems such as QuickBooks, TimeSolv, LawPay, and Salesforce preferred. 

 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an interrupt-driven setting. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and clients. 

• Ownership mindset with a willingness to grow and evolve alongside the firm. 

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. 

• Adaptability and resilience when working under pressure or tight deadlines.