Senior Accountant (Onsite, Boston)

Senior Accountant (Onsite | Boston)

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded Boston-based law firm, is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its Accounting team. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with 4 years of progressive experience who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

The role offers a base salary range of $100K–$120K, depending on experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in compliance with internal controls and firm policies

• Administer and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

• Review existing accounting workflows and implement enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness

• Oversee and ensure effective use of accounting systems supporting timekeeping, billing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and work review for junior and staff-level accountants

• Monitor daily cash activity and report balances to accounting and finance leadership

• Manage accounts payable schedules and ensure timely payment of vendors, taxes, and corporate credit cards

• Review and approve all disbursements (ACH, wire, and checks), ensuring proper authorization and supporting documentation

• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including reconciliations and disposals

• Ensure proper document retention and organization within the firm’s document management system

• Prepare and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including depreciation, intercompany, and benefits-related entries

• Complete month-end bank reconciliations for payroll, operating, money market, and IOLTA/escrow accounts; research and resolve discrepancies

• Reconcile escrow accounts and ensure adherence to abandoned property regulations

• Review general ledger activity to confirm accurate expense classification and assist with new GL account setup as needed

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reporting related to revenue, receivables, payables, and trustee fees

• Process partner draws, distributions, capital interest, and retirement payments; maintain partner capital and net worth schedules

• Coordinate payroll funding, postings, and reconciliations in collaboration with the payroll team

• Support annual reviews, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and internal and external audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

• 4  years of progressive accounting experience; professional services or law firm experience strongly preferred

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Proven ability to handle confidential and fiduciary financial matters with discretion and integrity

• Effective communicator comfortable partnering with attorneys, staff, and senior leadership

• Ability to manage complex accounting tasks under tight deadlines and frequent interruptions
  
  
  For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Ellie Boyd at eboyd@daleyaa.com.