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We are looking for an Accountant to join a professional services finance team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in double-entry accounting who enjoys digging into details, resolving questions, and keeping financial records accurate. The position also offers the opportunity to work with specialized legal accounting systems, support payroll coordination, and build expertise in trust-related accounting processes.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain accurate financial records by applying double-entry accounting principles across daily transactions and month-end activities
Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting
Work within a legal-specific accounting and bookkeeping platform, learning its functionality and using it effectively for ongoing accounting tasks
Assist with payroll administration in coordination with an external provider, helping review data for completeness and accuracy
Support trust accounting activities or develop the knowledge needed to manage these processes in compliance with firm requirements
Contribute to corporate and sales tax-related accounting tasks, including organizing records and assisting with filings and supporting documentation
Research accounting issues thoroughly, follow up on open items, and take initiative in resolving financial questions with persistence and care
Requirements:
At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role
Strong understanding of double-entry accounting is required
Experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger
Familiarity with corporate tax, corporate tax returns, and sales tax processes
Exposure to payroll support, including coordination with a third-party payroll provider
Ability and willingness to learn specialized legal accounting software outside of standard small business platforms
Interest in trust fund accounting or demonstrated readiness to learn this area quickly
Naturally inquisitive approach with strong research skills, attention to detail, and follow-through