Senior Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The finance and accounting team at Ice Miller is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the firm's accounting function. This role involves leading and executing monthly and annual close processes, preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. The position also includes assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead and execute monthly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity
• Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are resolved
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze variances and provide insights to management
• Ensure compliance with modified GAAP and company accounting policies
• Aid with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Lead internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters
• Assist with system implementations, process improvements, and special projects
• Collaborate with Financial Systems team to ensure accounting software is operating as intended

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–7+ years of accounting experience, with law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with attorneys and leadership
• Integrity and discretion handling confidential financial information

Other Requirements

• Permanent authorization to work in the United States

Equipment Operated

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printing
• Copying
• Faxing
• Scanning

Physical Requirements

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• See
• Hear

Mental Requirements

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather conditions while traveling
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

Pay

Salary in the range of $60,000 - $90,000 dependent on experience level

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k (with an employer match)
• Life insurance
• and many others