CONTRACT | Senior Accountant

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is urgently seeking a contract Senior Accountant to support one of our law firm clients in San Francisco.

Start: ASAP following interview and selection

Pay Rate: market, negotiable, starting at $35/hour

Location: downtown San Francisco

Duration: open-ended contract, contract-to-hire for the right performer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Controller to oversee and maintain cost fund accounts & the firm’s trust account.
• Work closely with the senior paralegal to ensure the timely and accurate processing of settlement payments and other case disbursements as directed.
• Prepare and process transactions, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, correspondence, etc., and document into accounting software.
• Reconcile bank accounts at month end.
• Prepare and post standard journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Work with external tax accountants on quarterly and annual requests..
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Produce Accounting reports and assists with special projects, as needed.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Respond to requests in a professional manner and timely manner, and seeks feedback/follow-up as appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships across departments and offices as appropriate.
• Work well independently and models respect and teamwork; demonstrates dedication to producing quality work product.
• Organize and prioritize workload appropriately and within deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Own mistakes and take corrective action if needed.
• Utilize resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner.
• Cooperate and demonstrate flexibility when facing change.
• Collaborate as needed within and across departments.
• Take initiative beyond routine responsibility and to enhance skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience with direct exposure to accounting operation duties like AP, AR, and cash reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Elite 3E and experience working in a professional services environment are highly desirable.
• Law firm experience desirable.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better, and we encourage all applicants — including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities — to join us so we can do great things together.