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Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the firm's general accounting functions, financial reporting, month-end close process, account reconciliations, trust accounting compliance, and financial analysis. This role works closely with firm leadership, attorneys, and administrative staff to ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
  • Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
  • Monitor attorney billing, collections, and realization rates.
  • Reconcile operating, payroll, and trust bank accounts.
  • Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
  • Support external audits, tax filings, and year-end reporting requirements.
  • Review internal controls and recommend process improvements.
  • Collaborate with firm management regarding financial planning and strategic initiatives.
  • Assist with payroll review and benefit-related accounting transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and firm accounting policies.
  • Support accounting system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and special projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Progressive accounting experience, preferably within a law firm, professional services organization, or public accounting environment.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Experience with legal billing systems and trust accounting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
  • Experience with accounting and ERP systems such as Elite 3E, Aderant, Juris, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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