The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. The employees of The Jeffcoat Firm are ambitious, resilient, self-starters with a passion for taking excellent care of clients and each other.  

The Senior Accountant role will have a primary responsibility of maintaining Firm books and records as well as Trust compliance, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, Kim S. Jeffcoat. An ideal candidate will ensure compliance, efficiency, and exhibit excellent time management. We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, intentional person who understands our financial goals and has imperative attention to detail.  

What you’ll be doing:  

• Ensure the Firm and attorneys are in full compliance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. 
• Document and record transaction details in QuickBooks and Litify.  
• Handle confidential financial reports.
• Fact checks accounting data for accuracy and completeness.  
• Advise the CFO of accounting errors and inconsistencies.  
• Run payroll and track data.
• Ensure compliance with trust agreements.
• Perform data entry tasks and provide data-driven insights for process improvement. 
• Collaborate with the AR/AP Specialist to process accounts receivable/ payable in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations, addressing discrepancies as needed. 
• Maintain trust records. 
• Attends required morning and monthly meetings.  
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.   

Who you are:  

• 3+ years of Accounting experience.  
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Learn The Jeffcoat Firm processes and make appropriate suggestions where necessary.  
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, exercising discretion when dealing with sensitive and high-level client and business matters.  
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.   

Why you’ll love it here:  

• $70,000 - $95,000 per year
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.   
• Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays. 
• Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward. We offer 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter. 
• We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach. 

Interview Process: 

• Phone Interview with Talent Acquisitions Specialist. 
• Virtual Interview with the CAO-CFO. 
• Virtual/Onsite Interview with CCO. 

Requirements:  

• 8:30 AM—5:30 PM Monday – Friday 
• Full-time in office

The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. 

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.