Accountant

TopDog Law is a nationally scaling personal injury firm that owns the client experience end to end, from marketing and intake through litigation. We've grown 2-3x year over year for three years running, and we're now building the operations, systems, and teams to scale without sacrificing quality or culture. We're fully remote, and we value ownership, open communication, and speed. If you want to help build something exceptional, you'll feel at home here.

The Opportunity

TopDog Law is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accountant to join our growing Accounting & Finance team. This individual will be responsible for managing and maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the firm's accounting activities, ensuring all client funds are properly recorded, reconciled, safeguarded, and disbursed in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth organization. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across Accounting, Legal, Settlement, and Operations teams.

What You Will Own

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage daily accounting activities, including recording deposits, disbursements, transfers, and other transactions.
• Maintain accurate and complete ledgers, ensuring proper allocation and tracking of funds.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between bank statements and trust account general ledger balances.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in accounts promptly.
• Support the preparation of journal entries, financial reports, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Complete bank reconciliations regularly throughout the month and at month-end to ensure bank-vs-book accuracy.

Settlement & Disbursement Oversight

• Track incoming settlement proceeds and ensure funds are properly allocated to the appropriate client matters.
• Monitor outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and unreconciled transactions, escalating issues as necessary.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and financial reviews.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial or compliance risks.
• Partner with leadership to develop, document, and improve accounting procedures and workflows.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive client and financial information.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and Settlement teams to streamline accounting operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and improved financial accuracy.
• Assist with implementing scalable accounting processes that support the organization's continued growth.
• Provide timely reporting and updates to leadership regarding account activity, reconciliation status, and outstanding issues.
• Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of double-entry debit/credit accounting.
• Demonstrated understanding of US GAAP.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and 
• financial controls.
• Significant experience with bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with accounting software, financial management systems, or legal practice management platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Previous experience managing law firm trust accounts, particularly within personal injury or mass tort practices.
• Familiarity with IOLTA accounts, state bar trust accounting requirements, and reconciliation procedures.
• Familiarity with Filevine, NetSuite, or comparable accounting and legal case management systems.
• Experience supporting multi-state legal operations and managing trust accounting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and improving accounting workflows within a rapidly scaling organization.

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or being a qualified disabled veteran or qualified veteran of the Vietnam era or any other category protected by Federal or State law.

DISCLAIMER: This is a full-time employee position. It is not open to independent contractor or consulting arrangements. Compensation is determined by the location where the work is performed and is subject to applicable local law.

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