Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Becker was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in both the 2024, 2025, and 2026 inaugural lists, reflecting our strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture. Come be a part of our award-winning team!

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee's health and safety, Becker has committees such as the Mental Health and Wellness Committee that ensures our employee's individual health is always a priority.

We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker's use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team. The ideal candidate will excel in a professional and team-oriented environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The position is based in Fort Lauderdale and must operate in accordance with applicable legal accounting standards. The role also supports multi-state operations, including tax and reporting requirements in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple offices and entities
• Produce monthly and ad hoc reports, including billing and collections reports
• Track financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze and report on key financial ratios and operational KPIs
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Support month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with firm deadlines
• Coordinate with CFO and external auditors the annual audits and tax preparation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• File and manage multi-state tax obligations, including:
• Sales & Use Tax and tax compliance (FL, NY, NJ, PA)
• Tangible Personal Property Tax (as applicable)
• Mentor junior accounting staff and assist with training initiatives

Auditing & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Lead audit preparation, including documentation, testing, and issue resolution
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend process improvements
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
• Conduct risk assessments and support remediation initiatives

General Ledger & Transactions

• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile trust, unapplied cash, and work-in-progress (WIP) balances
• Maintain the chart of accounts and fixed asset records
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including:
• Payroll, deposits, loans, intercompany transactions, and liability accounts
• Support year-end closure and reporting for tax filings
• Audit financial data and report variances or discrepancies to the CFO
• Record expense allocations and inter-office financial activity
• Perform bank reconciliations for the firm's operating and trust accounts

Financial Analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives
• Work alongside the Financial Analyst to produce monthly and ad hoc reports, including:
• Profitability and performance metrics
• Budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Analyze financial data and deliver actionable insights to leadership
• Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts
• Track financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Reporting to Leadership

• Provide regular updates to the CFO and leadership on:
• Cash position and daily balances
• Financial performance
• Compliance and risk considerations
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis
• Prepare executive-level summaries and reports as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably within a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of:
• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Legal billing and trust accounting practices
• Experience with legal accounting software (e.g., Aderant Expert) strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, financial modeling, analysis)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Additional Notes

• This role supports a multi-state law firm environment and must be comfortable working with varying regulatory and tax requirements across jurisdictions

Prior experience with multi-office or regional accounting operations is highly preferred

Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.

We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.