Ledgent Finance & Accounting Looking for Sr Accountant (JO-2206-164952) at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Job Duties

• Maintain a regular work schedule.  The firm has an 8 hour workday and employees are required to sign in and out.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and projects between or among lawyers and staff in a manner which will satisfy all deadlines required.
• Ability to organize work flow and use time efficiently.
• Ability to show strong attention to detail.
• Assist with payroll activities by preparing payroll up to submission, preparing journal entries to record payroll, updating employee payroll records and reviewing electronic timesheets for accurate information.
• Assist in preparation of month-end close out.
• Assist in preparation of monthly partner draws.
• Assist in calculation of annual compensation formula.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Assist in providing monthly, quarterly and year-end analysis.
• Assist in analyzing and reporting cost variances.
• Researching account issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principals
• Cross train on all accounting and billing functions with accounting team members and back up as necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client and firm matters, recognizing that there should be no comments or discussions at all, either in public areas, elevators or restaurants.
• Be willing to pitch in and help fellow workers in and out of the Accounting Department – the office functions on a team relationship and therefore, it is essential that the Sr Accountant be not only willing when asked, but volunteer when time permits to assist with overflow work when time permits.
• Suggest and attend training classes to maintain an acceptable level of performance in the Firm’s technology.
• Complete an accurate Semi-Monthly Time Record of time worked and leave taken each pay period and submit signed records to payroll on the appropriate due dates and times.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings;

Qualifications

• Possesses excellent mathematical and clerical skills.
• Ability to utilize computer hardware and software accurately.
• Ability to express self-effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment, and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Previous experience in a law firm.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.