Senior Accountant​/Financial Analyst - Law Firm

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Account/Financial Analyst to join the Accounting team. The ideal candidate will excel in a professional and team-oriented environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The position is based in West Palm Beach and must operate in accordance with applicable legal accounting standards. The role also supports multi-state operations, including tax and reporting requirements in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple offices and entities
• Produce monthly and ad hoc reports, including billing and collections reports
• Track financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze and report on key financial ratios and operational KPIs
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

• Support month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with firm deadlines
• Coordinate with CFO and external auditors the annual audits and tax preparation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• File and manage multi-state tax obligations, including:
  • Sales & Use Tax and tax compliance (FL, NY, NJ, PA)
  • Tangible Personal Property Tax (as applicable)
• Mentor junior accounting staff and assist with training initiatives

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Lead audit preparation, including documentation, testing, and issue resolution
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend process improvements
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
• Conduct risk assessments and support remediation initiatives

• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile trust, unapplied cash, and work-in-progress (WIP) balances
• Maintain the chart of accounts and fixed asset records
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including:
  • Payroll, deposits, loans, intercompany transactions, and liability accounts
• Support year-end closure and reporting for tax filings
• Audit financial data and report variances or discrepancies to the CFO
• Record expense allocations and inter-office financial activity
• Perform bank reconciliations for the firm’s operating and trust accounts

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives
• Work alongside the Financial Analyst to produce monthly and ad hoc reports, including:
  • Profitability and performance metrics
  • Budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Analyze financial data and deliver actionable insights to leadership
• Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts
• Track financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

• Provide regular updates to the CFO and leadership on:
  • Cash position and daily balances
  • Financial performance
  • Compliance and risk considerations
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis
• Prepare executive-level summaries and reports as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably within a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Legal billing and trust accounting practices
• Experience with legal accounting software (e.g., Aderant Expert) strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, financial modeling, analysis)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• This role supports a multi-state law firm environment and must be comfortable working with varying regulatory and tax requirements across jurisdictions

Prior experience with multi-office or regional accounting operations is highly preferred