Senior Accountant

This position plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s financial records. The Senior Accountant is responsible for complex general ledger activity, reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, trust account transactions, expense review, internal audit support, and financial analysis. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while ensuring compliance with firm policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

About the Firm

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking. We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness, and training in business as well as law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of external audits.
• Full-charge bookkeeping for the firm’s subsidiaries including accounts payable and financial statement preparation.
• Point-person for capital spend, tracking, and analysis.
• Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Prepare and complete bank account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Audit, review, and approve employee expense reports in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform monthly internal audits; including related reporting, analysis, and follow-up.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Record and reconcile air and rail activity booked through the firm’s travel agency.
• Serve as point-person for U.S. Patent/Trademark accounting; import deposit account activity into ERP system.
• Process trust account transactions in compliance with applicable IOLTA regulations and firm policies.
• Serve as an expense management system administrator and monitor the firm’s email inbox related to invoices and expenses.
• Monitor the firm’s Accounting help inbox and serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding the firm’s general ledger coding structure.
• Maintain the firm’s chart of accounts.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for bank covenant reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial summary charts for partner memo.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, administrative departments, and other firm personnel to resolve accounting-related questions and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in accounting, business, or finance, or a related field with an accounting emphasis preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to learn and effectively use firm accounting, expense management, and financial systems.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position in Rochester, NY is $70,500 to $104,500. In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on factors including work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.