Senior Accountant

Talis Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

On-site work

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Talis Group's client, a prestigious law firm in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, vendor relations, and reconciliations. This full-time role offers a stable schedule and a competitive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a professional-services setting, with strong Excel and accounting software skills and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Senior-level experience preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or professional-services environment strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process, review, and reconcile accounts payable, vendor invoices, and firm expenses.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment questions with vendors.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and cash receipts for timely posting.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure proper coding.
• Maintain organized records and ensure transactions follow procedures.
• Provide accounting information to firm leadership and departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Talis Group's client is a prestigious, full-service, award-winning law firm in Louisville, KY, known for its commitment to excellence and high professional standards. They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their accounting team and oversee a variety of general accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a professional services environment and takes ownership of accurate financial records, vendor relationships, reconciliations, and cash receipt follow up, and is tech savvy. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a salary range of $65-$80k (depending on experience) along with full benefits. This position is onsite Monday-Friday, typically 9am-5pm, but employer is flexible with scheduling hours.

Highlighted Duties:

• Manage day-to-day general accounting functions & maintain accurate financial records.
• Process, review, & reconcile accounts payable, vendor invoices, & firm expenses.
• Work directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, & account issues.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on cash receipts to ensure timely collection and accurate posting.
• Perform monthly bank & balance sheet reconciliations & investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare & maintain journal entries, account analyses, & supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities; review financial information for accuracy, completeness, & proper account coding.
• Maintain organized accounting records & ensure transactions recorded in accordance with established procedures.
• Utilize accounting & technology systems to efficiently manage financial information & reporting.
• Provide accounting support & financial information to firm leadership & other departments as needed.

Highlighted Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Senior-level experience preferred.
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional-services environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles & financial processes.
• Experience working with vendors & resolving account/payment discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor & follow up on outstanding cash receipts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills & overall accounting software & other technical platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Maintain high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality of firm info.