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 will work closely with the Controller and Director of Finance.

About the Role

Support the firm’s accounting function by leading and executing monthly and annual close processes, preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and providing insights to management. Ensure compliance with modified GAAP and company accounting policies. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Lead internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls, coordinate with cross-functional teams on financial matters, assist with system implementations, process improvements, and special projects. Collaborate with the Financial Systems team to ensure accounting software operates as intended.

Responsibilities

• 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, including the firm’s capital budget and fixed asset processes
• 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
• Cook up with cross-functional teams on financial matters
• Aid with system implementations, process improvements, and special projects
• Collaborate with the 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

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with legal accounting platforms preferred

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

• The requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment Operated

• This position requires extensive use of a computer and telephone.
• This position also requires the use of printing, copying, faxing and scanning equipment.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; talk; see; and hear.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

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

Please reach out for a comprehensive list of benefits provided.