Senior Accountant

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Director of Staffing in New York, NY. This role involves executing daily accounting activities, managing accounts payable and receivable functions, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in the law practice industry. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and dependability.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting activities, including journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable workflow and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting platforms

Practice management software

Job description

This range is provided by Green Key Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Director of Staffing @ Green Key | Recruitment Expert

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting activities, including journal entries, bank and trust/IOLA reconciliations, AP/AR processing, and upkeep of the general ledger.
• Oversee the full accounts payable workflow, ensuring proper coding, timely vendor payments, and accurate supporting documentation.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including posting client payments, reviewing aging reports, and conducting collection outreach.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and other documentation required for month-end closing.
• Analyze financial trends and variances to identify opportunities for process improvements or cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO/Controller, billing team, and administrative departments to support firm-wide financial objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Assist with the end-to-end billing cycle, including pre-bill reviews, revisions, finalization, matter adjustments, and expense reconciliation.
• Work directly with attorneys and internal teams to address billing issues, enhance workflows, and maintain timely billing cycles.
• Monitor WIP, unbilled expenses, and matter-specific financial activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms and practice management software.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and dependability.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)