Senior Accountant

The Opportunity Join a well-established, multi-practice commercial law firm with offices across the Eastern Seaboard. Reporting directly to the CFO, this high-visibility role supports multi-office, multi-state accounting operations and turns financial data into actionable insight for leadership. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple offices and legal entities. Support month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Manage general ledger activity and reconcile operating and trust accounts, unapplied cash, WIP, payroll, intercompany activity, and liabilities. Produce billing, collections, profitability, KPI, cash, and budget-to-actual reports for leadership. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial modeling, and scenario analysis. Coordinate audits and tax preparation, including documentation, testing, and issue resolution. Manage applicable multi-state Sales and Use Tax and Tangible Personal Property Tax filings in FL, NY, NJ, and PA. Evaluate controls, improve processes, and mentor junior accounting staff. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. At least five years of accounting or financial analysis experience. Strong general ledger, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation experience. Knowledge of legal billing and trust accounting; law firm or professional services experience is strongly preferred. Legal accounting or enterprise financial management software experience is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis. Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing deadlines. Why Join The firm offers individualized onboarding, professional development, a collaborative culture, employer-paid coverage, mental health benefits, and a 401(k) match. #J-18808-Ljbffr