Senior Accounting Specialist/CPA
@ Gateway Search AssociatesSenior Accounting Specialist/CPA
About the job
A respected Center City law firm seeks a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, reports, and trust accounts, reporting to the CFO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Active CPA or CPA candidate
- Excel proficiency
- Experience with accounting software
- Discretion and leadership
Qualifications
- Public accounting background preferred
- Strong communication skills
- C-suite interaction experience
- Experience with legal trust accounts
Full job description
A highly respected, Center City law firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive their financial operations. This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and ownership over the complete financial cycle within a high-caliber environment. This position will report to the CFO and have exposure to all accounting.
Responsibilities
- Financial Close Leadership: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, general ledger accuracy, and complex account reconciliations.
- Corporate Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for leadership.
- Treasury & Operations: Oversee daily cash management, operational accounting workflows, and specialized professional distributions (e.g., partner equity/compensation).
- Compliance & Trust Accounts: Oversee client trust accounts (IOLTA) in strict compliance with legal frameworks, and lead internal control optimization.
- Tax & Audit Liaison: Coordinate all documentation and schedules for external CPA firms handling annual reviews and tax filings.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Active CPA or CPA candidate is HIGHLY preferred.
Public accounting or professional services firm background is highly desirable
Advanced Excel capabilities and experience optimizing accounting software systems.
Absolute discretion, strong executive presence, and the confidence to interact directly with partners and C-suite leadership.
Benefits
Company-sponsored Medical insurance coverageDental insurance
Comprehensive vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan includes matching company contributions.
Paid Time Off
Hybrid schedule
and much more!
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