Senior Accountant

The Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant is entrusted with overseeing the firm’s day-to-day accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close, and reports directly to the Managing Partner. This role holds primary responsibility for the firm’s accounting and billing systems, ensuring accurate time entry, billing, collections, and financial reporting through close collaboration with attorneys, billing staff, and IT.

The Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant prepares and reviews reconciliations and supporting schedules, coordinates with external accountants for annual reviews or audits, and supports the ongoing enhancement of internal controls, policies, and procedures to promote compliance and operational efficiency.

Type of Role:
Perm, nonexempt (OT eligible)

Location:

Fully onsite in Bergen County, NJ

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close.
• Act as the primary administrator of the firm’s accounting and billing systems, ensuring accuracy in time entry, billing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, work papers, and schedules; liaise with external accountants on annual reviews, audits, and tax filings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance, audit readiness, and the proper stewardship of client and firm funds.
• Respond to attorney and leadership inquiries, providing timely, accurate financial information and analysis to support decision-making.

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment, including hands-on bookkeeping and audit support.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and billing systems; experience with Orion or similar legal accounting software strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, reconciliations, trust accounting, and internal control processes.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paychex preferred.
• Experience with Orion a plus.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred but not required.