Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the Controller and function in an Assistant Controller–level role within our accounting department. This position plays a critical role in the firm’s financial management, reporting, and analysis. Prior law firm accounting experience and/or advanced Aderant expertise is required.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, payroll knowledge, and the ability to perform detailed profitability analysis by department and client/matter in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations and financial management
• Perform Assistant Controller-level responsibilities, including oversight of general ledger activities and internal controls
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop and deliver profitability reporting by practice group, department, and client/matter, including trend and variance analysis
• Analyze billing, realization, utilization, and cost data to support management decision-making
• Work extensively within Aderant for accounting, billing, reporting, and financial analysis
• Oversee payroll processing and administration; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain compliance with law firm accounting requirements, including IOLTA.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Law firm accounting experience OR significant hands-on experience with Aderant (required)
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Experience preparing profitability and management reporting
• Payroll experience in a professional services environment
• Ability to work full-time in an in-office professional setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Prior Assistant Controller or senior-level accounting experience
• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience supporting practice group or client financial analysis in a law firm environment

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality

The successful candidate's salary is $100,000 to $120,000, reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience. The range listed is for someone who meets the required qualifications listed within the job ad.