layiq
/la·yiq/adjective
worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.
A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.
Loading LAYIQ…
Job opportunity
Senior Accountant
Hackensack, NJ
Source: Brandon J. Broderick careers · View original posting
- Pay
- Compensation Range: $90,000 — $120,000 USD
Employer job description
From Brandon J. Broderick's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Job
Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial records while supporting key accounting, trust accounting, and financial reporting functions. This role will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities related to attorney trust accounts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical accounting professional with prior experience in a personal injury law firm who understands the complexities of attorney trust accounting, settlement transactions, and law firm financial operations. This individual will work closely with the Corporate
Controller to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support strategic financial decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Trust Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts.
- Review settlement activity to ensure compliance with firm policies and applicable trust accounting regulations.
- Monitor trust balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Assist with trust account issues and requests.
- General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with external audits and tax support requests.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
- Collaboration
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to resolve accounting issues.
- Provide support on special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller.
- Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions across the organization.
Requirements and
- S kills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a personal injury law firm.
- Strong understanding of attorney trust accounting and settlement transactions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in NetSuite and Litify (or other case management software) a plus
- Ability to research across multiple sources
Compensation Range: $90,000 — $120,000 USD
Compensation
Compensation:
The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.
- Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)
- Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
- Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
- 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
No 3rd party recruitment firms.
About this listing
LAYIQ is an independent job-discovery service. This listing does not imply a partnership with or endorsement by the employer. Review the original posting for current details and availability.
Employer posted:
Listing check
- Employer posted
- · 105 days ago
- Status
- Listed as a current opening
- Apply goes to
- Greenhouse, the employer's hiring system
Posted over three months ago. Hiring can take months, so age alone is not a warning. If you are unsure, check the employer's careers page.
How to spot a ghost jobGhost Job Checker: check another job link
The checker shows whether the employer still lists a job.