Staff Accountant

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work - ideas, experience, and passion - to drive our mission forward.

Our people are our strength.

Role Description

The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. This position will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, researching discrepancies, and supporting accounting processes across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop their accounting skills. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in various areas of corporate accounting while working closely with the accounting team.

This is a full-time, permanent position in our Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• AR review and reserves: Review AR aging and account activity to identify past-due balances and collection risks and resolve discrepancies such as unapplied cash and credit balances. Support customer hold and refund processes. Prepare bad debt reserves and quarterly CECL (ASC 326) calculations.
• Close and general accounting: Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries (payroll, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets), bank and intercompany reconciliations for assigned subsidiaries, and account analysis explaining significant fluctuations.
• Cash and payment controls: Process vendor payments and expense reimbursements and verify vendor banking information in line with payment controls.
• Tax: Assist with tax reconciliations and sales and use tax, GST, and VAT filings.
• Controls and audit: Maintain documentation supporting internal controls, SOX compliance, and internal, external, and Roper audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered.
• Understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to meet deadlines, research discrepancies, and analyze financial information.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset; works independently and collaborates well with the team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Accounting system experience preferred; Sage Intacct, multi-entity or multi-currency accounting, or software industry experience is a plus.