Senior Accountant-Contract

About ABC: ABC Legal Service is proud to be the national leader in filing service of legal documents. We are growing and are looking for talented new team members to support our growth and solve exciting challenges! We are a team of 1100+ with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Tampa, Chicago, Washington DC, and more. Seattle is our home and headquarters.

We've been successful in this unique business for over 40 years and we continue to advance our technology and business processes to remain years ahead of what our competition is able to offer.
Job Overview: ABC Legal Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team on a 6-month, fully hybrid contract basis. This role will work closely with the Senior Accountant for M&A to support the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, helping transition acquired companies' processes, records, and reporting into ABC Legal's financials and accounts Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Senior Accountant for M&A to take on the accounting for existing acquired businesses.
• Help transition processes and work from acquired companies into ABC Legal's financials and accounts.
• Post monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger (GL) account reconciliations; track specific costs and efficiencies; and assist the GL team and management with reporting requests.
• Assist the team with year-end duties, including 1099 preparation and filings for acquired contractors.
• Research and prepare supporting documentation for audits.
• Provide ad hoc assistance with acquisition needs, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) in acquired company books.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (though not required with relevant experience).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and general ledger functions.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.