Senior Accountant

Role Description

Reporting to the Briefly Legal Support (“Briefly”) Controller, the Senior Accountant will serve as the right-hand support to the Controller to support all things Briefly-accounting related. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate accounting entries, compliance with regulations, and contributing data and analysis to financial decision-making. Must have a working knowledge of general ledger accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements. Must have experience with annual external financial audit.

Job Responsibilities

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, prepare journal entries and oversee month-end closing.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and cash flow projections

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide insightful variance analysis and explanations for financial performance.

Compliance, Tax and Auditing:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in coordinating external annual audits and income tax preparation by providing necessary documentation.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Streamline financial reporting processes to meet evolving business needs.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Four years’ experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Intermediate level understanding of current US GAAP accounting
• CPA certification preferred.
• 2-4 years public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct accounting software strongly preferred.
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Work experience in professional or legal services industry is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks assigned, while ensuring the accuracy of work and completion within designated deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Exhibit good decision-making skills and be a strong contributor to the accomplishment of goals and priorities
• Be open to change to improve processes, strengthen controls and gain efficiencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

Briefly is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant, or an employee based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rimon Law. ?If you have a disability or special need and need assistance participating in the application process, please let us know.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.