Senior Accountant

Attain Talent is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee a firm’s day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This position is critical in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, process improvement skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the firm’s cash flow, including cash receipts, deposits, and short- and long-term cash projections.
• Reconcile operating bank accounts and oversee escrow account setup, maintenance, fund transfers, and compliance with trust accounting requirements.
• Develop and manage the firm’s annual operating budget, including financial forecasting, budget-to-actual comparisons, and variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including general ledger review, reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial dashboards, reports, and projections to support partner meetings, strategic planning, and management decisions.
• Monitor and analyze key law firm financial metrics, including accounts receivable, work in progress, collections, billing realization, and attorney and practice-area performance.
• Oversee financial systems, fee allocations, and client and matter-related accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide billing support as needed, including settlement sheets, write-offs, fee petitions, and other complex billing matters.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, and payroll processing in coordination with the accounting team and Director of Operations.
• Review financial transactions, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of unusual or complex accounting matters.
• Review and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial oversight and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external accountants on annual tax returns, quarterly tax filings, and year-end financial reporting.
• Support partner compensation calculations, financial allocations, and related reporting.
• Support special projects, financial analyses, and other accounting initiatives as directed by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant law firm accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas; ability to quickly adapt to new financial systems. Experience with Tabs3 or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making.
• Exceptional diligence and accuracy in executing core accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism, to interact effectively across departments and with all levels of staff.

Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid employee-only medical premiums, Health Savings Account contributions, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees receive paid vacation that increases with tenure, sick leave, personal days, firm-observed holidays, and parental leave for eligible staff. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options, along with potential firm contributions and discretionary profit sharing. A monthly transportation allowance and a regular 35-hour workweek for full-time administrative staff round out the package, with benefits subject to eligibility and plan terms.