Staff Accountant

14 Hours ago • 2-4 Years • $60,800 PA - $81,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

LegalZoom is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves supporting monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual schedules, with a focus on accrual expense accounting. Responsibilities also include assisting in financial statement preparation, collaborating with team members to maintain accurate records, providing support in FCCS processes, and aiding in audit requests. The position also requires identifying process improvements, documenting accounting procedures, and supporting special projects. Occasional travel may be required.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience.
Good to have:
  • Working toward CPA is a plus.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and exposure to FCCS are strong pluses.
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k, With Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Fertility
  • Mental Health
  • One Medical
  • Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250

Job Details

Description

​​​​About LegalZoom
LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can’t wait to meet you.
​​Where we work
We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more. 

This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our LA or Austin office.

Overview
At LegalZoom, we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant – Accounting and Consolidation to join our dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong foundation in accrual-based accounting, who is eager to grow their technical skills while supporting a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

You will

  • Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual schedules, with a focus on accrual expense accounting.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation reports in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to maintain accurate records in Oracle ERP and support system-related inquiries or tasks.
  • Provide support in ongoing FCCS (Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service) processes and related projects, including report validation and data integrity checks.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and schedules.
  • Help maintain and document accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with company policy.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to efforts to streamline financial workflows.
  • Perform other ad hoc accounting tasks and support special projects as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Occasional travel may be required as needed.

You have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; working toward CPA is a plus.
  • 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including time in public accounting or a corporate accounting department.
  • Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Exposure to Oracle ERP or other major enterprise accounting systems; FCCS experience is a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of US GAAP and basic internal control concepts.
  • Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large datasets.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and exposure to FCCS are strong pluses. 
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
LegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is ($60,800 - 81,000). Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  401k, With Matching Contributions
  Paid Time Off
  Health Savings Account (HSA)
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  Plus other wellness benefits to include:
  Fertility
  Mental Health
  One Medical
  Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
 
Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, LegalZoom is enrolled in the E-Verify program. For additional information on E-Verify, please visit Participation and Right to Work pages.

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