Senior Accountant (Expenses and Accruals Experience)

Job Description

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?!

At Litera, we don't just build software, we transform how the world's top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar™ for what's possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. If you're energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you'll feel right at home here.


Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role based in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Raleigh with the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.

Why this Role Matters

As a Senior Accountant at Litera, you'll own the accuracy and timeliness of expenses and accruals across a global, multi-entity business running on NetSuite. You'll partner with teammates across multiple time zones, drive a clean and timely month-end close, and help us re-engineer accounting workflows with automation and AI. If you're a CPA who gets excited about eliminating manual work, building smarter Excel models, and putting technology to work on the heavy lifting, this is the team for you.


What You'll Deliver

• Own assigned general ledger accounting and month-end close activities, including journal entry posting, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and all associated reporting requirements, to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare and review accruals across a multi-entity global organization. Partner with FP&A, AP, and other budget stakeholders in multiple time zones to ensure expenses are properly classified, accrued, and explained
• Identify, implement, and maintain best in class systems and processes, including automation and AI-assisted workflows, to ensure an efficient and effective accounting team.
• Support external audit requests, internal controls documentation, and technical accounting research as needed.

What You'll Bring

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; with strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• 2-6 years of accounting experience demonstrating increasing responsibility
• Advanced Excel expertise (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and macros/VBA)
• Demonstrated track record of automating and improving accounting processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures.
• Flexibility and adaptability - Must be comfortable with shifting priorities, new tools, and evolving processes

Nice To Haves:

• CPA a plus
• Experience with high growth software company and/or private equity ownership a plus
• General ledger and other accounting systems experience. Prior NetSuite experience a plus.

We know great candidates don't always check every box. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Experience

• A team that shows up. Work alongside people who collaborate, support one another, and lead with integrity.
• Global Reach. Partner with teams around the world to solve complex challenges that matter.
• Real opportunity for growth. Expand your impact through meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility and career development.
• AI-driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting-edge AI.

Pay Transparency for New Jersey Applicants

The base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan.

In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.