Senior Accountant- 3558186

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