Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Key contributor in annual budget process.

Analysis of expense accounts and comparison to budget for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including interaction with operational departments in understanding and reporting on variances to budget.

Help create proper procedures to maintain internal controls surrounding cash receipts, cash disbursements, and financial reporting.

Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Maintain general ledger in a manner to prepare timely monthly financials as well as schedules for annual audit.

Prepare monthly KPI’s to interpret and evaluate the business and key business drivers.

Proactively assume other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

Education and Experience: You have an accounting degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with one or more midsize companies and with a background in audit work. Advanced Excel skills, including ability to work with Pivot Tables and create simple macros, required.

Leadership: You have a proven track record of developing and leading initiatives and process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.

Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.

Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and ability to work well within a team. You are able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, clients, and other professionals.