Senior Accountant

Witherite Law Group•Richardson, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. Position Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes, reconciling financial statements, and preparing budgets and forecasts. This role requires a strong command of general ledger accounting and double-entry bookkeeping, as well as the ability to perform in-depth financial analysis, including profit and loss and KPI reporting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication abilities to convey financial data clearly. With a focus on maintaining internal controls, managing accounting projects, and ensuring data integrity, the Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s financial health.

Requirements

Five years’ experience in a similar role
Experience involving multi-state/multi-business unit entities
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience within a personal injury law firm is a plus
CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

Perform month-end, quarterly and year end close procedures
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Prepare annual budget and forecasting
Perform analyses such as profit and loss and key performance indicators
Manage accounting projects
Identify and maintain internal controls and procedures
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting with double entry book-keeping
Maintains data integrity of all Accounting systems
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts and data
Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Maintains unwavering confidentiality and integrity
Performs other duties as required.