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Description Our client, a prestigious and growing law firm, is searching for their new Senior Accountant. This newly created and highly visible role will support their Director, work with the entire finance & accounting team and have exposure to firm leadership. This exciting Senior Accountant position will be offered the opportunity to:
Perform as a key contributor to the month end and year end accounting close including financial reporting and year end audit support.
Review and prepare journal entries including adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.
Oversee and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules.
Act as a key liaison to the outside accounting firm regarding the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews.
Lead the constant review and development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls.
As a part of a team, manage special projects and conduct analysis.
Effectively coordinate between operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines.
Perform ad hoc projects for senior management as assigned.
Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.Requirements
5 or more years of progressive experience in accounting with demonstrated technical GAAP skills.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
Prior experience within the audit group of a public accounting firm is preferred.
CPA preferred
Prior leadership of other staff including responsibilities covering the month end close, financial reporting and related analytics.
Experience within a law firm, consulting, public relations or similar firm is a plus
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