
Staff Accountant
Main Accounting Services® • Remote
Posted 13 days ago
Main Accounting is a fully remote, tech-first, rapidly growing bookkeeping and accounting firm. We specialize in helping law firm owners understand and strengthen their businesses through accurate financial reporting, proactive advisory services, and deep expertise in trust accounting compliance.
We’re a collaborative, high-performing team that values accuracy, efficiency, ownership, and excellent client service. We believe in strong processes—and in continually improving those processes to make work better for both our team and clients. We communicate clearly, support one another, and take pride in producing high-quality work without losing sight of the bigger picture.
We’re looking for our next accounting professional to join our tight-knit, fast-moving team. Our ideal teammate brings Tenacity—the drive to push projects through to completion—and Discernment—the ability to assess details, evaluate options, and make sound decisions. You take ownership of your work, follow through, and deliver accurate, client-ready books. You’re comfortable navigating challenges, solving problems, and communicating with clients confidently and professionally.
If you’re highly skilled in QuickBooks Online, comfortable managing multiple clients and competing priorities, and excited by the opportunity to become an expert in law firm accounting, we could be a great fit.
Posting and categorizing bank activity for clients
Reconciling all bank, credit card, balance sheet, and loan accounts, and ensuring payroll, deductions, and liabilities are accurate each month
Client trust liability accounts (specific to law firms or other related industries) using 3- or 4-way reconciliation formats
Accounts receivable as needed
Reviewing Profit & Loss statements to ensure proper categorization
Maintaining accurate and organized client records within Google Drive
Producing standard and custom financial reports, including our proprietary Cash Flow Forecast and Forecast vs. Actual Variance Analysis reports
Tracking project progress, task status, and time daily in Financial Cents, and using Xenett to complete the month-end close processes
Working independently across multiple client accounts to deliver accurate, timely financials, taking full ownership of each client’s reporting, understanding what drives the numbers, and ensuring all reports are accurate by client-specific deadlines
Updating internal client procedures as processes evolve
Managing client workload with autonomy in a remote work environment, ensuring a secure, distraction-free workspace
This is a full-time 40-hour-a-week position
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Business-related field preferred. Equivalent experience with accounting-related coursework is also considered
2+ years of experience in a CPA firm, CAS firm, or other multi-client or multi-entity accounting environment, demonstrating the ability to switch between clients and manage competing priorities
2+ years of recent QuickBooks Online experience required
QBO certification preferred
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Adobe, as well as Zoom and Dropbox (or similar software), is required
Bonus Points For:
Experience in law firm accounting and/or client trust liability account reconciliations in a related industry
Familiarity with payroll processing software like Gusto or ADP
Experience with RightTool, Financial Cents, Xenett, SaaSant, and/or LiveFlow
Experience or exposure to legal industry-specific software like Clio, MyCase, or LawPay, or similar
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines across multiple clients
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to team members and respond to client inquiries when needed
Genuine interest in working as part of a co-supportive team, while demonstrating initiative, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to process improvements and technology changes
Compensation
$52,000 - $60,000 yearly
Main Accounting is a tech-first, growing, fully remote bookkeeping and accounting firm specializing in law firms. We help law firm owners understand their numbers and make better business decisions through accurate financial reporting, proactive advisory services, and deep expertise in trust accounting compliance.
We’re a collaborative, high-performing team that values accuracy, efficiency, ownership, and exceptional client service. We believe in strong processes—and in continually improving those processes to make work better for both our team and clients. We communicate clearly, support one another, celebrate our wins, and take pride in doing excellent work.
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