Senior Accountant

Hiring for a Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager to join a growing firm!

Competitive salary + employee paid health insurance (BCBS) + 401k 100% match + PTO/Holiday

Must have qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience (bank recs, cash accounts, trial balance, AP)
  • legal or law firm experience preferred
• QuickBooks Online experience
• Experience with streamlining processes and creating efficiencies
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal partners/external parties

Job Description:

Financial Oversight:

• Supervise the firm’s cash flow, ensuring effective fund management.

• Develop strategies to optimize cash reserves and manage liquidity.

Accounts Payable:

• Oversee accounts payable, including tracking and allocating case-related expenses.

• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure expenses are approved and accurately assigned to cases.

• Ensure timely and accurate invoice payments.

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and address any discrepancies.

• Manage vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and conditions.

• Maintain comprehensive records of all accounts payable activities.

• Implement internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.

• Generate regular reports on accounts payable status and performance metrics.

Client Trust Accounting:

• Manage client trust accounting functions, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Recognize revenues, process liens, and manage case-related expenses.

• Maintain detailed records of client trust transactions.

Process Improvement:

• Partner with a CPA firm to evaluate and enhance current accounting functions.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and best practices.

• Develop and document new procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Train staff on updated processes to ensure smooth transitions.

Payroll Administration:

• Conduct payroll runs and process bonus payments for attorneys.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information for all employees, particularly attorneys.

• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and timely submission of payroll taxes.

Software & Data Management:

• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online for precise financial management and reporting.

• Implement and manage financial software systems to streamline accounting processes.

• Use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively for documentation and data analysis.

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and reports.