Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant (Legal Industry)
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a highly respected and stable organization known for long employee tenure and low turnover
• Work directly with accounting leadership and gain visibility with executive decision-makers
• Take ownership of reporting, analytics, dashboards, and financial insights that drive business decisions
• Enjoy a collaborative, close-knit team environment focused on support and professional growth
• Gain exposure to all facets of accounting operations, including billing, receivables, payables, payroll support, and trust accounting
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plan, paid parking, and generous PTO
• Opportunity to expand your accounting expertise within a specialized professional services environment
• Join a business-critical role where you can make an immediate impact from day one
Key Responsibilities for the Legal Accountant:
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, dashboards, and management reporting packages
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and related workflows
• Assist with trust accounting compliance, reporting, and reconciliations
• Collaborate with leadership to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance initiatives
Qualifications for the Legal Accountant:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years of accounting experience required
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, and financial analysis
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
• Experience with Trust Accounting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes