Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Senior Associate

Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Senior Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Senior Associate with expertise in Workday Financials. This position will execute the Personnel-Partner-Equity accounting function within the National Office Internal Accounting team and will collaborate with and assist in the development of the Personnel-Partner-Equity Accounting Associate.

• Understand, execute and analyze the accounting business processes for:
  • Personnel Related Costs
    • Employee Salaries
    • Benefits
    • Incentives & Bonuses
  • Partner Related Costs
    • Partner Payments
    • Partner Receivables and Payable
    • Partner Termination Benefits
    • Work closely with the Partner Matters Team
  • Equity Transactions and Reconciliation
• Execute monthly close procedures and collaborate with the Revenue – Cash – Facilities team on improvements and changes in the monthly close process.
• Prepare reconciliations and specific analysis for the above processes.
• Assist in preparation of documentation to create standardized accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in design and implementation of account reconciliation applications to automate reconciliations and use modern apps for sign‑off and validation.
• Learn Forvis Mazars change‑management process and implement accordingly for practice structure changes, Workday dimension changes and merger/acquisition activity.
• Establish appropriate use of AI agents to assist with accounting processes.
• Assist in preparation of budget information for certain accounting processes on an annual basis with FP&A team and Managing Partners.
• Maintain superior working knowledge of Workday business processes for the areas noted above.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and improve Workday accounting workflows and reporting tools.
• Develop and generate Workday financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to support leadership decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Workday teams to test bi‑annual release changes, new modules, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to support Workday functionality and optimize workflows for efficient financial operations.
• Leverage the platform to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to accounting operations, focusing on automation.
• Provide training to accounting staff on Workday functionality and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, client‑focused culture within the accounting team while partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive precision, agility, and informed business decisions.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience with a strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Hands‑on Workday Financials experience, including projects and revenue recognition

Salary range for the New York market based on experience, education, and skill set. Total compensation and benefits include salary, group health plan benefits, 401(k), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave.

NY Minimum Salary: $83,400

NY Maximum Salary: $139,000

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Professional Services