Senior Accountant (Onsite, 5X a week Boston)
Daley and Associates
Boston, MA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client is a highly successful law firm in Boston. They are seeking a 4+ year accounting professional to join their team as a Senior Accountant. This role will pay between 100-120K base salary, depending on relevant and applicable experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial and accounting records with strong attention to detail and adherence to internal controls
- Update, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and the accounting manual
- Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Ensure proper use and functionality of accounting systems related to timekeeping, billing, bookkeeping, and reporting
- Mentor and review work of junior and staff accountants
- Monitor daily cash activity and communicate balances to accounting and finance leadership
- Maintain accounts payable payment calendars and oversee timely vendor, tax, and credit card payments
- Review and approve all outgoing payments (ACH, wire, check), ensuring accuracy, documentation, and proper authorization
- Manage fixed assets, including reconciliation and removal of disposed assets
- Ensure accurate document retention within the document management system
- Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, including intercompany activity, depreciation, and benefit-related entries
- Perform month-end bank reconciliations for payroll, operating, money market, IOLTA/escrow, and other accounts; investigate and resolve variances
- Reconcile escrow accounts and ensure compliance with abandoned property laws and regulations
- Review general ledger activity regularly and ensure expenses are properly classified; coordinate new GL accounts as needed
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including revenue, receivables, payables, and trustee fees, and communicate findings to leadership
- Process partner draws, distributions, capital interest, and retirement-related payments; maintain partner capital and net worth records
- Coordinate payroll funding, postings, and reconciliations; resolve variances with the payroll team
- Support annual reviews, tax filings, government reporting, and internal and external audits
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and accounting skills with exceptional attention to detail
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling financial and fiduciary matters
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when working with attorneys, staff, and leadership
- Ability to manage complex financial analysis under deadlines and frequent interruptions
- Must be willing to working fully onsite 5X a week
This is a full-time opportunity in Boston that is offering a strong compensation package and continuous career growth. If you’re interested in the Senior Accountant role, please submit your resume to Hali Siegel at Hsiegel@daleyaa.com.
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About the Company
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Daley and Associates
Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.
Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://daleyaa.com/