Senior Accountant

Stradley Ronon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for maintaining general ledger integrity, supporting month-end close processes, and contributing to financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 7–10+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm. The role involves leading month-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and implementing process improvements. Competitive benefits are provided, including medical coverage and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, review, and analyze financial statements from trial balance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity by reviewing financial transactions.
• Lead month-end close processes and prepare required financial reports.
• Develop and document financial department procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Advanced Excel

Financial statement analysis

General ledger management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

3E (Elite 3E) accounting system

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting month-end close processes, and contributing to financial reporting and operational improvements. This role works closely with the Accounting Manager and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial data and compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity by independently reviewing financial transactions to ensure accurate posting; prepare and post journal entries as needed.
• Lead and complete month-end close processes in 3E, including preparation of:
• Balance sheet
• Income statement
• Cash flow statement
• Other required financial reports
• Prepare detailed reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with banking documentation and related financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare tax schedules and support partnership tax reporting (partnership tax experience preferred).
• Participate in annual audits and special-purpose audits.
• Develop and document financial department procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements, technological upgrades, and other efficiency initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Experience with 3E (Elite 3E) accounting system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, review, and analyze financial statements from trial balance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Law firm experience is preferred but not necessary.

Stradley Ronon offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage; health savings account (with applicable medical plan); flexible spending accounts life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and 401(k). Additionally, the firm provides family forming and hormonal health benefits; childcare leave; backup child and adult care; pre‑tax commuter benefits; an employee assistance program; a wellbeing program; vacation and other paid time off.

No agencies please. Outside agencies, search firms and/or their representatives will not be compensated in any way for unsolicited candidate submissions, or submissions made through anyone other than a Recruiting Department representative.

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.