Shire Jobs

HSML, a growing Intellectual Property law firm in downtown Minneapolis that serves the needs of domestic and international clients, seeks an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant. As a valued member of our Accounting Department, the selected candidate will have at least two years of bookkeeping/accounting experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for: Invoicing clients on demand, monthly, and pre-payment (paper and electronic); Processing, reconciling, and resolving issues regarding daily cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable (including making cash flow decisions, replenishing account balances, posting and balancing entries ensuring full billable amounts captured); Processing payroll (semi-monthly); Preparing and filing semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax payments and payroll tax returns; Preparing financial reports, especially financial statements and data for annual corporate income taxation purposes, and for banks and other financial lenders; Registering company and collecting/paying sales taxes in states where appropriate, and preparing, filing and maintaining records of state sales/use tax filings on monthly, quarterly, annual basis; Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports; Handling monthly expense recording and CLE recording; Analyzing firm departmental data to compile annual firm budget; Responding to client inquiries and special client requests (compiling monthly spreadsheets per client requests); Performing ad-hoc financial/accounting analysis and other accounting/financial job related duties as assigned. SKILLS: Must be detail oriented, analytical, have strong computer skills, and be a self-starter. Problem solving, editing/proofreading abilities, strong organizational skills, and effective time management are key to success in this position. BENEFITS: All HSML full-time employees are eligible for our complete employee benefits package which includes 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Plan, parking allowance, paid time off, and holiday pay. We currently work on a hybrid-basis (some work hours in-office, some remotely). Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Elaine Tinker at etinker@hsml.com.