Accounting Supervisor

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco or Los Angeles offices.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

This position works closely with the Financial Accounting Manager to support the execution of general accounting operations, including balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation, maintaining and updating monthly financial information, including partnership accounting and ad hoc projects.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

• Oversee daily transactions performed by the Staff Accountant, ensuring transactions are allocated correctly, throughout the various departments,including accounts payable, cash receipts, fixed assets, and general ledger for timely reconciliation of bank accounts
• Oversee reconciling the Fixed Asset System and fixed assets and journal entries as necessary
• Partner with the Financial Accounting Manager in managing the annual Limited Review and act as the liaison for the Firm with our CPAs
• Manage month-end and year-end closing and provide assistance to the Financial Accounting Manager in providing relevant documents
• Manage Partnership Accounting
  • Updating monthly financial data
  • Partner equity accounting
  • Calculating quarterly partner distributions and income
• Provide quarterly reports to Partner tax preparers and act as a liaison.
• Provide backup support to the Compensation Analyst
  • Calculating bonus payments and schedules
• Subject matter expert with Aderant accounting system
• Partner with the Financial Accounting Manager on Information Technology accounting projects
• Participate in annual partnership voting process
• Provide ad-hoc report as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in either accounting or finance
• 5+ years of accounting related experience in a multi-office, multi-state environment with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibilities
• Thorough understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices
• Previous law firm or professional service organization experience strongly preferred
• In depth working knowledge and understanding of enterprise level accounting software experience required
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as legal research and document retention databases required; advanced proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with complex Excel formulas is preferred
• Must be highly organized and proactive, with the ability to work independently and with teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, attorneys, staff members, and other business contacts, are required
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and able to work in an efficient and organized manner

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

DWT offers competitive…