• Location: New York NY
• Type: Perm
• Job #24095

Company Overview:
A prestigious international law firm with a legacy dating back to 1866, known for its elite capabilities in corporate finance, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support their Finance Leadership team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and project financial statements for all domestic and foreign locations for month-end review and pre-close meeting.
• Analyze and reconcile expense and balance sheet accounts throughout the month to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.
• Identify and rectify erroneous postings to the general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate with local offices to ensure proper use of general ledger accounts and timely recording of entries.
• Liaise with other departments to project month-end results, daily cash balance, and assist with budget preparation and analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and properly identify intercompany transactions.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports adhering to due dates.
• Maintain the general ledger structure, including the Firm’s Chart of Accounts, entity structure, and all general ledger interfaces and subsidiary ledgers.
• Provide adhoc reporting as necessary for Senior Management for strategic planning and decision making.
• Work with the Accounting Manager and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Prepare BEA and required governmental surveys.
• Assist with bank compliance reporting.
• Train and mentor staff accountants, developing the skills and knowledge of the team.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain internal controls, including risk assessments and review of internal control policies.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules and ensure the correct calculation of depreciation.
• Assist with special projects and other related financial analysis.
• Develop and implement appropriate accounting procedures and identify and present process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience including the analysis of financial statements.
• Strong understanding of theoretical accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience in multi-currency system in international organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel skills.
• Prior knowledge of a fixed asset system.

Compensation:
Salary: $115,000 – $135,000, DOE