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Lead Accountant (Legal)

Coda Search│Staffing
Hackensack, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing, including financial reporting
  • Oversight of general accounting and finance functions
  • Update, prepare and circulate Daily Cash Report
  • Additional ad-hoc accounting project, duties and reporting
  • Assist the team with court submissions
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Assist with implementation of and improvement of accounting systems, processes and internal controls
  • Analyze financial data, identify trends or variances, and provide insights to management

Key Competencies:

  • A strong understanding of full accounting life cycle
  • Process ownership and strong attention to detail
  • Expert level organizational skills
  • Ability to translate accounting detail into business insights
  • Agility in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also being a team player

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced Degree a plus
  • 10 years’ experience in accounting or finance function
  • Prior experience in a lead or senior accounting role
  • Professional services experience required, law firm accounting experience ideal
  • Proven track record of data entry proficiency
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of Accounting systems including ProLaw, Elite, 3E a plus
  • Familiarity with Expense Reimbursement systems, including Concur
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) post 90 day training period

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

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