Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial records while supporting key accounting, trust accounting, and financial reporting functions. This role will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities related to attorney trust accounts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical accounting professional with prior experience in a personal injury law firm who understands the complexities of attorney trust accounting, settlement transactions, and law firm financial operations. This individual will work closely with the Corporate Controller to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support strategic financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

Trust Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts.
• Review settlement activity to ensure compliance with firm policies and applicable trust accounting regulations.
• Monitor trust balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Assist with trust account issues and requests.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits and tax support requests.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.

Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to resolve accounting issues.
• Provide support on special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller.
• Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions across the organization.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a personal injury law firm.
• Strong understanding of attorney trust accounting and settlement transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Litify (or other case management software) a plus
• Ability to research across multiple sources