Talis Group's client is a prestigious, full-service, award-winning law firm in Louisville, KY, known for its commitment to excellence and high professional standards. They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their accounting team and oversee a variety of general accounting functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a professional services environment and takes ownership of accurate financial records, vendor relationships, reconciliations, and cash receipt follow up, and is tech savvy.
This is a full-time, direct hire position with a salary range of $65-$80k (depending on experience) along with full benefits. This position is onsite Monday-Friday, typically 9am-5pm, but employer is flexible with scheduling hours.
Highlighted Duties:
- Manage day-to-day general accounting functions & maintain accurate financial records.
- Process, review, & reconcile accounts payable, vendor invoices, & firm expenses.
- Work directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, & account issues.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on cash receipts to ensure timely collection and accurate posting.
- Perform monthly bank & balance sheet reconciliations & investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare & maintain journal entries, account analyses, & supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities; review financial information for accuracy, completeness, & proper account coding.
- Maintain organized accounting records & ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with established procedures.
- Utilize accounting & technology systems to efficiently manage financial information & reporting.
- Provide accounting support & financial information to firm leadership & other departments as needed.
Highlighted Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Senior-level experience preferred.
- Previous experience within a law firm or professional-services environment strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles & financial processes.
- Experience working with vendors & resolving account/payment discrepancies.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor & follow up on outstanding cash receipts.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills & overall accounting software & other technical platforms.
- Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, & work independently.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, & confidentiality of firm information.