Staff Accountant

Overview

Mc Guire Woods  has an opportunity for a self-starting, detail oriented individual to join its Accounting team as a Staff Accountant in Richmond, VA. The candidate most closely-aligned with the role has experience with trial balance accounts and other general ledger accounts, creating/entering journal entries, and demonstrates proficiency with Excel.

Mc Guire Woods , one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, Mc Guire Woods  offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

• Performs monthly account reconciliations for moderately complex accounts.
• Analyzes general ledger fluctuations and researches discrepancies.
• Performs specialized accounting functions to support the Firm’s fiduciary responsibilities to its clients.
• Plays a major role in monthly close processes including the preparation of journal entries and related audit trail support.
• Reconciles and monitors the majority of the firm’s cash accounts.
• Records intercompany cash receipts.
• Supports the manager on special projects and leads less complex projects as needed.

• Preferred degree in accounting and one to two years of experience.
• Functional knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, detail-oriented and problem solving skills.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.