Senior Accountant

Finnegan•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will play an integral role in the firm’s accounting and finance team, supporting the Controller and Accounting Manager in ensuring the organization's financial processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role is integral to higher-level accounting functions, delivering critical insights and analytics while contributing to both U.S. and international financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience required.
A minimum of three years of experience in either public accounting or in private industry, preferably within a law firm or other professional services entity.
Familiarity with cash and accrual accounting using Aderant (or other law firm accounting software) in a multi-currency, multi-company environment
5 years of experience with developing, performing and analyzing quantitative operational data, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and database skills.
Experience with financial software applications, inclusive of Business Intelligence, FRx, Sage FAS Fixed Assets, DF Tech, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to quickly learn and adapt to new applications, systems, and related technologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and commitment to accuracy and the ability to handle ambiguity and lead areas of responsibility with minimal supervision
Expert command of general ledger functions within a law firm setting.
Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to use same to explain accounting type information to firm personnel at all levels within the firm.
Strong attention to detail, initiative and the ability to follow up and follow through; excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, communication and customer service skills; and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines
Self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Audit background is preferred but exposure to partnership taxation issues a strong plus as well.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements and the bank covenant compliance
Maintain general ledger accounts and support balances through comprehensive spreadsheets.
Conduct account reconciliations on cash and accrual bases in both local currencies and USD.
Collaborate with the Staff Accountant to monitor and account for capital additions and disposals.
Assist with preparing personal property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions where the firm operates.
Support the month-end close process, analyze budget variances, and identify unusual account activity.
Report findings and recommendations to firm leadership as appropriate.
Assist in the preparation of the firm's annual operating and capital budgets.
Prepare schedules and support the firm’s annual financial statement audit.
Prepare workpapers and documents for local tax filings and financial statement reporting across international locations, including Japan, Taiwan, China, London, Munich, Israel, Korea, and Australia.
Ensure compliance with tax deduction limitation rules and recommend changes to improve internal procedures for reporting expenses.
Provide analytical support for accurate tax accounting and return preparation.
Undertake special projects as assigned by Financial Services managers, contributing expertise to ad-hoc and strategic initiatives.