Senior Accountant

Overview

A large international law firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department in the Atlanta office with remote work options. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and support staff by providing high-level financial services to both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts, including operating and trust accounts, resolving all reconciling items monthly.
• Analyze discrepancies to determine root causes and prevent future issues.
• Coordinate with various departments and Financial Services teams to ensure accurate transaction posting.
• Enter monthly journal entries for the General Ledger (G/L) team.
• Analyze the G/L monthly to identify and correct improper coding.
• Review monthly Profit & Loss statements, investigate variances from budget, and verify material recurring expenses.
• Ensure consistent transaction recording across offices, departments, and accounting periods.
• Review the general ledger monthly for all accounts and reclassify incorrectly recorded transactions as approved by management.
• Respond to general ledger inquiries from management.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and general ledger details to authorized personnel.
• Handle all non-routine reporting transactions.
• Reconcile Elite’s trial balance to its Profit and Loss Summary and Balance Sheet monthly.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly bank compliance activities.
• Assist in preparing year-end work papers for review and audit by outside accounting firms.
• Participate in accounting process improvement projects to enhance controls, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of three years of experience in external audit or accounting.
• Experience with a "Big 4" accounting firm or law firm preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, prioritize concerns, and make decisions.
• Flexibility to adapt schedule to changing workloads and lead by example.
• Ability to interact effectively with partners, associates, clients, vendors, directors, managers, and support staff.
• Strong coordination skills to help others meet objectives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $90,000 to $98,000 (Atlanta location).
• Full-time, regular position.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work days.

Location

Atlanta, GA (remote work options available)