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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Quick Books, Time Solv, Law Pay, and Salesforce preferred.

• 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.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid…