Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Staff Accountant will play a critical role within the Finance department at the law firm, focusing on a variety of general accounting functions. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and maintaining spreadsheets that support recurring journals and preparing journal entries and imports upon request.
- Processing ad hoc and reclassification journal entries as needed.
- Actively participating in the month-end closing process.
- Preparing bank reconciliations for various domestic and international bank accounts.
- Preparing general ledger balance sheet account reconciliations in multiple currencies.
- Being responsible for monthly and year-end record-keeping for certain international offices on an accrual basis.
- Preparing financial statements for various countries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Supporting the General Accounting team functions.
- Collaborating with internal and external personnel to improve processes and procedures.
- Initiating and participating in various projects, including automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Staff Accountant position should possess the following qualifications:
- A is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of job-related experience is preferred.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, especially intermediate proficiency in Excel, are essential.
- The ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within the organization is critical.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers a generous total compensation package that includes bonuses and raises awarded based on individual merit-based performance. Full-time Business Services employees are eligible to participate in the law firm's comprehensive benefit program, which includes:
- A health and wellness plan.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
- A 401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan.
- A substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. The law firm prides itself on a cohesive culture and seeks to attract and develop the best talent to join its team of over 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide.
