Financial Analyst / Senior Accountant
$125,000–$150,000 year
On-siteFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple offices while producing billing and collections reports. Manage general ledger activity, complex reconciliations, and trust account balances to support month-end and year-end close processes. Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and tax preparation across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Mentor junior staff, lead audit preparation and testing, and evaluate internal controls to recommend process improvements. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives by delivering actionable insights on profitability and variances to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience
- Strong knowledge of General ledger accounting
- Strong knowledge of Financial reporting and analysis
- Strong knowledge of Budgeting and forecasting
- Strong knowledge of Legal billing and trust accounting practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, financial modeling, analysis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Must operate in accordance with applicable legal accounting standards
- Must be comfortable working with varying regulatory and tax requirements across jurisdictions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within a law firm environment
- Experience with legal accounting software (e.g., Aderant Expert)
- Prior experience with multi-office or regional accounting operations
- Experience with multi-state operations, including tax and reporting requirements in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
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