Senior Accountant

Overview

This role reports to the Legal Support Controller and serves as the primary support for all accounting-related activities. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate accounting entries, compliance with regulations, and providing data and analysis to support financial decision-making. Experience with general ledger accounts, intercompany reconciliations, consolidated financial statements, and annual external financial audits is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and manage month-end closing processes.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide variance analysis and explanations for financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in coordinating external annual audits and income tax preparation by providing necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Streamline financial reporting processes to meet evolving business needs.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate understanding of current US GAAP accounting standards.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct accounting software strongly preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in professional or legal services industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Openness to change for process improvement, control strengthening, and efficiency gains.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations ensure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship. Applicants needing assistance during the application process should request accommodations.

Employment Eligibility Verification

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.