Senior Accountant

Summary:

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial management and providing expert insights. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented accountant with a commitment to continuous learning and teamwork. Our ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy learning and mastering new software tools.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, particularly in payroll reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Show a willingness to jump in and assist wherever needed.
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment.
• Have three years of financial reporting experience while reporting to a strong mentor.

Benefits

• Generous year-end bonuses
• 15 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• 6 Weeks paid parental leave
• 50% of health insurance premiums paid by firm
• 401k plan with free 4% match
• 401k Profit sharing
• Cash balance plan (Pension plan) - in addition to the 401k, 401k match, and 401k profit sharing
• Diverse and inclusive work atmosphere
• Work from home once a week (if you want)
• Volunteer opportunities in the community
• Wellness and personal and professional development opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage three additional members of the finance team.
• Produce accurate financial and management reports that support data-driven decision-making for our leadership team. Provide insights into financial performance trends and deliver actionable feedback to optimize their financial strategies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review income statement items to ensure accuracy. Proactively identify patterns and potential issues.
• Oversee and streamline multiple billing, management, and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Leverage technology and best practices for optimal results.
• Support and collaborate with firm managers, CFOs, and other key stakeholders to address financial needs and other responsibilities as needed.
• Provide financials for all creditors and banks for credit renewals
• Review/monitor IOLTA account
• Assist in managing retirement/pension program (401k, profit sharing, cash balance)

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Software Skills

• Minimum of 12 months experience using QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience with payroll tools and payroll processing software

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position and constantly operate a computer and other office machines, such as a telephone, copy machine, and office equipment. This position requires the ability to occasionally move about to access file cabinets and lift files. Must be able to identify and assess information on computer screens, written reports and documentation and relay to team and/or clients. Must be able to occasionally move and lift office equipment and materials up to 25 pounds. May require bending and reaching in areas from floor level to six feet high. Requires pushing and pulling file cabinet drawers. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols and eye/hand coordination. Work is performed in an office environment behind a desk where the noise level is usually low.

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment: Claggett & Sykes Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.