Senior Accountant

About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law:

Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology. We care deeply about our clients and our employees and are committed to ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

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.
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