Senior Accountant
Job Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial records while supporting key accounting, trust accounting, and financial reporting functions. This role will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities related to attorney trust accounts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
- Trust Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts.
- Review settlement activity to ensure compliance with firm policies and applicable trust accounting regulations.
- Monitor trust balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Absorb trust account issues and requests.
- General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
- Absorb assistance with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
- Absorb assistance with external audits and tax support requests.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions across the organization.
- Collaboration
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to resolve accounting issues.
- Absorb support on special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller.
- Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions across the organization.
Requirements and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a personal injury law firm.
- Strong understanding of attorney trust accounting and settlement transactions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in NetSuite and Litify (or other case management software) a plus
- Ability to research across multiple sources
Compensation Range
$90,000 - $120,000 USD
Benefits
- Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
- Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
- 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.
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