Senior Accountant in Emeryville, California

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 to join us so we can do great things together.