Senior Accountant
Finance & Accounting
Finance & Accounting
Edison, NJ
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The Axel Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing legal services firm in the Woodbridge, NJ area. This organization is a well-established, award-winning practice in a fast-paced environment.
The Senior Accountant will serve as the primary accounting contributor, owning the full scope of financial operations and reporting directly to firm leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, takes ownership of a full accounting function, and enjoys being the go-to financial resource for a collaborative, high-performing team.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
Senior Accountant Requirements:
Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience; cap of $120,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage | 401k with 4% match | PTO and paid holidays | Annual performance reviews
The Senior Accountant will serve as the primary accounting contributor, owning the full scope of financial operations and reporting directly to firm leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, takes ownership of a full accounting function, and enjoys being the go-to financial resource for a collaborative, high-performing team.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting operations including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
- Perform bank, credit card, and trust account reconciliations; identify and resolve discrepancies
- Process invoice payments and issue checks as needed
- Dispute invoices and credit card transactions as required
- Prepare and analyze financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and firm forecasting
- Ensure accounting procedures comply with GAAP and applicable industry standards
- Act as the primary accounting function reporting directly to the COO
- Support internal and external audits including preparation of supporting documentation
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with department leads and senior management
- Perform additional accounting duties as assigned
Senior Accountant Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a legal services or professional services environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting
- Advanced QuickBooks and Excel proficiency
- Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience; cap of $120,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage | 401k with 4% match | PTO and paid holidays | Annual performance reviews