Legal Financial Analyst

KeyStaff’s client, a distinguished multi-service law firm with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a Legal Finance Associate with experience in the legal industry, preferably within a mid-sized or large law firm. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of accounting and/or finance experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Aderant Expert, along with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Overview:

This position is responsible for assisting with accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while serving as a backup for payroll processing. The ideal candidate brings legal industry experience, strong accounting expertise, and deep proficiency in Aderant Expert.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close.
• Support preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, firm policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Legal Finance & Practice Support

• Leverage deep understanding of law firm financial structures, including billing, collections, timekeeping, and partner compensation models.
• Collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, and administrative departments on financial matters.
• Monitor and analyze realization, utilization, and profitability metrics.

Payroll Support

• Serve as backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
• Support payroll system implementation or upgrades, including testing, data validation, documentation, and post-implementation support.
• Partner with HR and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between payroll, timekeeping, and financial systems.

Systems & Technology

• Utilize and maintain Aderant Expert for financial, billing, and reporting functions.
• Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and documentation of financial workflows.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendors as necessary.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive financial and payroll information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in the legal industry, preferably within a mid-sized or large law firm.
• 5 years of accounting and/or finance experience, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Strong Proficiency in Aderant Expert.
• Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations and acting as a payroll backup.
• Experience participating in or supporting a payroll system implementation or major system upgrade.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and law firm accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A natural communicator who enjoys working with diverse teams and can engage confidently with colleagues at every level—from senior leadership to cross‐functional partners and frontline employees.

Apply today!