Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Chicago, Il 60606

Salary/Payrate: $85K-$100K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Senior Accountant opening with a law firm located in Chicago, Il 60606. Salary in the $85K-$100K range and AMAZING benefits. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Perform the monthly close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and coordinate their distribution.
• Prepare monthly management reports and coordinate their distribution.
• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and trends to be used in the Firm's strategic planning initiatives. Assist with forecasting and budget preparation.
• Assist with annual financial and compensation surveys.
• Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure Firm compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain and ensure compliance over Client Trust Accounts.
• Assist in coordination with external auditors, tax returns, and mandatory filings (I1 Use Tax, Chicago Use Tax, etc.)
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and fixed asset records.
• Work closely and assist with all functions within the Accounting Department.
• Prepare ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Serve as backup to payroll coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA certification a plus
• Minimum of three to five years accounting experience required; Law Firm Or Professional Services industry experience
• Preferred experience in Elite Enterprise, software,3E experience a plus. Microsoft Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee projects.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be a proactive member of an Accounting Team