Senior Accountant

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Washington, DC invites applications for a Senior Accountant. The role supports the Controller and Accounting Manager in accurate financial reporting for the firm, including international locations, with a hybrid/onsite schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years in accounting within professional services, including law firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 3+ years experience in public accounting or private industry, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Familiarity with cash and accrual accounting in multi-currency environments using law firm software.
• 5 years of experience analyzing quantitative operational data in a professional services setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure compliance with covenants.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and support balances with detailed spreadsheets.
• Perform cash and accrual reconciliations in multi-currency environments.
• Collaborate with Staff Accountant on capital additions/disposals and tax filings.
• Assist with month-end close, budget variance analysis, and internal reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Aderant

FRx

Sage FAS Fixed Assets

DF Tech

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About Us

Finnegan is more than just a law firm – we are a powerhouse of innovation and strategy growth. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier intellectual property services globally. Our success is rooted in our emphasis on relationships with our clients and each other. We care about every individual, and it is why many professionals have spent their entire careers at Finnegan.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will play an integral role in the firm’s accounting and finance team, supporting the Controller and Accounting Manager in ensuring the organization’s financial processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role is integral to higher-level accounting functions, delivering critical insights and analytics while contributing to both U.S. and international financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and the bank covenant compliance
• Maintain general ledger accounts and support balances through comprehensive spreadsheets.
• Conduct account reconciliations on cash and accrual bases in both local currencies and USD.
• Collaborate with the Staff Accountant to monitor and account for capital additions and disposals.
• Assist with preparing personal property tax returns across multiple jurisdictions where the firm operates.
• Support the month-end close process, analyze budget variances, and identify unusual account activity.
• Report findings and recommendations to firm leadership as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of the firm’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare schedules and support the firm’s annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare workpapers and documents for local tax filings and financial statement reporting across international locations, including Japan, Taiwan, China, London, Munich, Israel, Korea, and Australia.
• Ensure compliance with tax deduction limitation rules and recommend changes to improve internal procedures for reporting expenses.
• Provide analytical support for accurate tax accounting and return preparation.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by Financial Services managers, contributing expertise to ad-hoc and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in either public accounting or in private industry, preferably within a law firm or other professional services entity. Audit background is preferred but exposure to partnership taxation issues a strong plus as well.
• Familiarity with cash and accrual accounting using Aderant (or other law firm accounting software) in a multi-currency, multi-company environment
• 5 years of experience with developing, performing and analyzing quantitative operational data, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and database skills.
• Experience with financial software applications, inclusive of Business Intelligence, FRx, Sage FAS Fixed Assets, DF Tech, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to quickly learn and adapt to new applications, systems, and related technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and commitment to accuracy and the ability to handle ambiguity and lead areas of responsibility with minimal supervision
• Expert command of general ledger functions within a law firm setting.
• Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to use same to explain accounting type information to firm personnel at all levels within the firm.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative and the ability to follow up and follow through; excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, communication and customer service skills; and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines
  
• Self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment

Join Finnegan where your skills will drive success of one of the world’s leading IP law firms.

The role is based in our Washington, DC office, and requires a hybrid/onsite work schedule. The base annual pay range for this role is between $90,000 - $105,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. For candidates needing reasonable accommodations or assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at 202.216.5400.

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